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Chris Jaudes

Death of Chris Jaudes

February 13, 2024
The death has been announced of the acclaimed trumpet player and educator Chris Jaudes.


Summer Camp

Jump and Jive! Battle Creek stars inspire future generations

July 27, 2022
Michael J Garasi and Brass Band of Battle Creek help inspire youngsters to have music as a central part of their lives.


Rex Richardson

All that jazz and more...

May 21, 2022
Two ensembles from Brass Band of Battle Creek made sure the local population was left in no doubt who was in town this weekend...


battle Creek

Education key to long term Battle plans

May 20, 2022
An ambitious youth education initiative will spearhead Brass Band of Battle Creek's plans to inspire future generations in their region.


Battle Creek

Let Battle begin...

May 19, 2022
The star players of Brass Band of Battle Creek will be mixing hard work with quite a bit of musical fun over the next fews days...


Rex Richardson

4BR Friday Interview with Rex Richardson

November 12, 2021
We catch up with the American trumpet star looking forward to connecting to the brass band world again...


Mead

Mead takes opportunity to head stateside

November 10, 2021
Steven Mead was one of the first passengers out of the UK to renew musical links in the USA.


Alessi

4BR Interview with Joseph Alessi

November 04, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great New York Philharmonic Orchestra trombone star as he prepares to premiere a work written for him by Philip Sparke with Brass Band of Battle Creek at the huge Midwest Clinic in Chicago in December.


Battle Creek

4BR Friday Interview with Shannon Aikins

June 25, 2021
4BR talks to the Executive Director of Brass Band of Battle Creek to find out more about the professional ensemble which later this year will perform the closing concert at the 75th Anniversary of the Midwest Clinic in Chicago.


Michael

4BR Interview with Michael and Cherry Garasi

April 24, 2020
An extended interview with Michael and Cherry Garasi as they get used to the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions in Florida, but look forward to restarting a fantastic new youth band project.


Solar System

Sparke work to increase brass band sphere of influence

December 10, 2017
Philip Sparke's 'Music of the Spheres' is to be performed by Brass Band of Battle Creek at the opening of the influential Midwest Clinic in Chicago.


Owen Farr

Farr makes more musical connections on both sides of Atlantic

December 07, 2015
Besson artist Owen Farr has been racking up the miles — from Perth to Troy as he brings his world class brand of teaching and playing to Scotland and America.


Michael J Garasi

Garasi takes permanent helm at Brass Band of Battle Creek

September 16, 2015
Michael Garasi has been appointed the permanent conductor of Brass Band of Battle Creek.


Michael J Garasi

Garasi set for Battle

November 15, 2013
American conductor Michael J Garasi is set to lead Brass Band of Battle Creek.




Brass Band Treize Etoiles

World Rankings: 2025 End of year update

January 7 • Treize Etoiles shine bright as Swiss stars claim historic top spot in 2025 World Rankings after a stellar season.


Composer Competition

Whelan makes magic to win UniBrass prize

January 7 • 'All Magic Comes at a Price' wins the 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition title.


Joey Wong

4BR Wednesday interview with Joey Wong

January 6 • We meet up with the 22 year old conductor from Hong Kong hoping to become the 2026 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Conductors Competition winner.


Winter Gardens

North West Regional line-ups announced

January 6 • 75 bands will kick off the 2026 Regional Championships in Blackpool in March.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Christchurch Vintage Brass

January 6 • Bb Bass required for our friendly non contesting day time band. We rehearse Monday afternoons from 13:30 in Southbourne near Bournemouth with refreshments afterwards. MD Steve Chislett.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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