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Mathison

4BR Monday Interview with Frank Mathison

June 07, 2021
The great brass musician Frank Mathison performs his final chord aged 93 as he retires from playing...


Frank

You are never too old to start a new musical challenge...

February 07, 2021
The great Frank Mathison is itching to get back to band after a spell in hospital — with a new musical career opening up for him aged 92, on cornet.


Naylor

Scouting honour for horn star

July 25, 2020
Andrew Naylor of Friendly Brass Band near Sowerby Bridge will gain one of the highest awards in the scouting movement duo to his wonderful tribute playing week in week out for the NHS.


Music

Friendly resident welcome for Griffin

August 13, 2019
The Friendly Band looks forward to world premiere with newly appointed Composer in Residence, Ashley Griffin


Frank Mathison

Mathison's Air...

March 06, 2019
The great Frank Mathison will gain new fans across the world today after his story will be featured in the Daily Express newspaper..


Sowerby Bridge

Brindle in the box at Sowerby Bridge

April 19, 2013
Gareth Brindle will be the man in the box at the forthcoming Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest.


Friendly Band

Results: 2012 Friendly Band Slow Melody & Quartet

May 31, 2012
There was a fine turn out at the recent Friendly Band Slow Melody & Quartet Contest — from young 'uns to wrinklies!


Friendly Band

Sowerby Bridge looks for friendly entrants

April 21, 2012
The popular Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody Contest is looking for entrants...


Friendly Band

Thompson set for Friendly role

April 18, 2011
Barry Thompson will be the man to impress at the forthcoming Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody Competition.


Friendly Band

Get ready to get Friendly

April 04, 2011
The entry forms are waiting for you for the Friendly Band Annual Slow Melody & Quartet Contest.


Friendly

Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Solo & Quartet Contest

May 06, 2009
Last call for entries. Get them in and start polishing those solos and quartets up!


Friendly

Friendly welcome awaits

March 31, 2009
A good turn out of young players is hoped for at the forthcoming Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody and Quartet contest. Get your entries in!


Friendly

Results: Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Solo & Quartet

May 18, 2008
A great turn out of competitors at Sowerby Bridge where the playing went on all day...


Friendly Band

Friendly Band Slow Melody

April 17, 2008
Get your entries in quick as the Friendly Slow Melody and Quartet Contest is filling up — fast!


Friendly Band

Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Contest

March 14, 2008
Details of Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody and Quartet Contest have been released.




Gregson

Focus on Gregson's Choice on National eve

October 8 • The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be joined by Ian Bousfield for an aperitif evening of music from the pen of Edward Gregson ahead of his Albert Hall challenge.


World of Brass

Cory and Baker CD brace launched

October 8 • The latest CD releases from Cory and Brett Baker will be on sale at the Royal Albert Hall this year.


4BR Preview

4BR Review — Episode 9

October 7 • Join the conversion with your views and opinions about the Royal Albert Hall National Final — who you think may win and what you feel should be done to secure its future.


the cooperation band

Half century mark for cooperation players

October 7 • Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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