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4BR Interview with Allan Withington
April 03, 2020
In a new series of major interviews with leading conductors, players and personalities around the banding world, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Stavanger MD, Allan Withington.
Porthouse Pointers No 2
April 03, 2020
Ian Porthouse puts Harry through his daily practice paces — this time with the focus on articulation.
4BR Interview with Philip Harper
April 02, 2020
In a new series of major interviews with leading conductors, players and personalities around the banding world, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Cory MD, Philip Harper...
5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray No 2
April 02, 2020
Russell Gray provides another mini masterclass on the art of conducting...
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5 minute masterclass with Ross Knight
March 31, 2020
The Yamaha tuba artist Ross Knight offers invaluable tips about approaching scale work in different forms...
Porthouse Pointers No 1
March 29, 2020
Ian and Harry Porthouse offer up some home practice tips now that players have some time on their hands...
5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray
March 27, 2020
One of the best conductors in the banding world gives few tips on passive and active beating techniques...
5 minute masterclass with Mike Lovatt
March 25, 2020
One of the world's leading trumpet stars gives a special 4BR masterclass — so why not get in touch with him for some extra tips too...
Death of Bram Gay
December 15, 2019
One of the most influential and forthright brass band musicians has passed away at the age of 89.
Interview with Patrick Ottiger of BML Talents
November 26, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox speaks to Patrick Ottiger, MD of the new Swiss First Division Champion, BML Talents
Report & Results: 2019 Swiss National Championships
November 23, 2019
Valaisia make it five wins in a row in Montreux with titles success for Ensemble de Cuivres Euphonia, BML Talents, Constellation Brass Band B, Musik Frohsinn Oberburg and Entlebucher Jugend Brass Band
2019 Brass in Concert Championship replays...
November 22, 2019
You still have time to enjoy all the action from the 2019 Brass in Concert Championships from Sage Gateshead...
David Childs: The Symphonic Euphonium Vol II
November 13, 2019
The brilliant new CD from David Childs has been released — and you shouldn't miss out on enjoying it for yourself.
Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 3
September 24, 2019
Ahead of the forthcoming BBE Conference CEO Kenny Crookston talks about what the future holds for the organisation over the next 12 months or more.
Interview with Peter Graham
September 22, 2019
Composer Peter Graham talks about his test-piece 'The Torchbearer' after it was announced as the A Grade set-work at the 2020 Australian National Championship.
Interview with Kenny Crookston, CEO of Brass Bands England: Part 2
August 28, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston about what he believes have been some of the organisation's achievements during the past year...
Interview with Kenny Crookston CEO of Brass Bands England
August 23, 2019
In the first of three interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks about the forthcoming Brass Band Conference with BBE CEO Kenny Crookston.
The making of Battle of the Brass Bands
August 16, 2019
An exclusive look behind the scenes at how the forthcoming Sky Arts documentary series Battle of the Brass Bands made it to our screens...
Interview with Fiona Hyslop MSP
June 21, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Scotland's Minister for Culture at the MEPG Celebration Day event at Glasgow's Concert Hall.
Interview with Youth Brass 2000
April 02, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Chris Jeans of the 2019 National Youth Champions of Great Britain, Youth Brass 2000.
Interview with Darren Henley OBE
March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Darren Henley OBE, CEO of Arts Council England who was a welcome visitor to the 2019 National Youth Championships on the weekend
Interview with Wardle Academy School Band
March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to two of the players from Wardle Academy School Band after they won the Intermediate Section of the 2019 National Youth Championships.
Interview with MK Youth Brass
March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Phil Devine and members of MK Youth Brass at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships
Interview with Brass of the Saff
March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Julie Maxwell and members of Brass of the Saff at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships
