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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.




4BR Review

4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more

January 28 • Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...


Simone Rebello

4BR interview with Simone Rebello

January 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.


Ulf Rosenberg

4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg

January 28 • 4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.


rps aWARDS

Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist

January 28 • The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Cambrian Brass

January 24 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass positions.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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