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Survey help request from National Childrens' Band

August 04, 2024
If you went along to the recent National Childrens' Band of Great Britain concert in Manchester then please take 5 mins to help fill in a survey questionnaire.


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Childrens' Band fun smashes challenges ahead of anniversary concert

August 01, 2024
The young stars of the National Childrens' Brass Band of Great Britain have been meeting all the challenges put in front of them head of their concert in Manchester on Friday afternoon.


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Musical principals in place for Childrens' Band Concert

July 30, 2024
A new generation of young brass bands stars are working hard ahead of their end of course concert in Manchester on Friday.


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Survey response to help National Children's Band

July 31, 2023
If you enjoyed the National Children's Band of Great Britain in Norwich last week, then why not take the opportunity to give your opinion.


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National Children's Band Course comes to fantastic end

July 29, 2023
A memorable week of music making led by Mareika Gray culminated in a super concert in Norwich.


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The rhythm of brass band life comes to Norwich...

July 28, 2023
The National Children's Band of Great Britain will get feet, fingers and more tapping at their end of course concert this afternoon.


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Playing means the earth to the National Children's Band of Great Britain

July 26, 2023
The National Children's Band of Great Britain is working hard, having fun and learning loads as they look towards their end of course concert on Friday in Norwich.


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All Wells that ends Wells for National Children's Band

July 29, 2022
The National Chidlren's Band of Great Britain will head to the magnificent Wells Cathedral this afternoon for their exciting end of course concert.


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Interview with Russell Gray

July 28, 2022
We catch up with the guest conductor of this year's National Childrens Band of Great Britain to talk about the current course, the music to be performed — and just how brilliantly busy things are each day...


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Interview with Karianne Flatene Nilssen

July 26, 2022
4BR is joined by Norwegian trombonist Karianne Flatene Nilssen who is currently in Taunton where she is both a tutor and guest soloist with the National Childrens Band of Great Britain.


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The Brass Show: The National Childrens Band of Great Britain

August 19, 2018
The Brass Show headed to Repton School to enjoy the music making from the National Childrens Band of Great Britain under Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs


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Extra honours make Children's Band course even more special

July 30, 2018
In addition to a great collective experience, four young players had something else to remember on their National Children's Band of Great Britain course


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Lewis becomes leading Admiral

July 28, 2018
13 year old Lewis Barton from the Red Admiral Music Academy has just added to his growing CV by becoming principal cornet of the National Children's Band of Great Britain


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Forget the beach and head for the brass...

July 27, 2018
Why not cool off this weekend by enjoying some wonderful National Youth Brass Bands in action — in England, Scotland and Wales...


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National Children's Band of Great Britain ready for challenging course work

July 19, 2018
Talented youngsters from all over the UK will head to Repton School in Derbyshire for this year's National Children's Band course with a world premiere by Jonathan Bates to work on...


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Catch the kids and Cook in action at Repton

July 25, 2017
The talented members of the National Childrens Band of Great Britain will be in concert action at Repton School this Friday afternoon — so get along and hear them in action if you can.


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National Children's Band link up with Hutchinson, Patterns and premiere

July 22, 2016
The National Children's Band will feature major works and link up with Cory star Tom Hutchinson on their latest annual course.


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National premieres in Derby and Neath

July 25, 2015
The National Childrens Band of Great Britain and the National Youth Band of Wales are in concert action this weekend — so get along and support them if you can...


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National Youth Bands set for exciting new challenges

June 29, 2015
Both the National Childrens Band and the National Youth Band of Great Britain will have plenty to look forward to on their forthcoming residential courses and concerts — with new works from the likes of composer Paul Mealor. .


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Full steam ahead for National Childrens Band this weekend

July 24, 2013
Three fantastic world premieres and a brilliant guest soloist set to help National Children's Band celebrate its 10th birthday.


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Children's Band set for 10th birthday

June 25, 2013
The National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain will be celebrating its 10th birthday this year.


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Principal positions announced at National Childrens Band

July 27, 2012
The principal positions at the National Childrens Band of Great Britain have been announced.


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Childs set to lead Children's Band

June 17, 2012
Dr Robert Childs will lead the National Children's Band of Great Britain next month.


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Principals take seats

July 23, 2009
The principal players for the National Children's Band have been announced.


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Children's Band gears up for Bridgewater

August 26, 2008
The National Children's Band of Great Britain is set for its second appearance of the summer in Manchester in early September.




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Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


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North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


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Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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