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Classic test-pieces revisited No 5: Connotations
July 16, 2020
Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at one of the classic works for the brass band medium — Edward Gregson's 'Connotations'.
Classic test-pieces revisited No 4: Victorian Snapshots — On Ratcliff Highway
July 01, 2020
The the fourth of our series, Prof Steven Allen takes an in-depth look at one of the major crossover works to the banding movement that came from the Salvation Army composer Ray Steadman-Allen.
Interview with Ian Bousfield
June 25, 2020
One of the world's great brass stars talks exclusively to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox about music making in the Coronavirus pandemic, diversity and inclusion, Maurice Murphy and his hopes for the future...
5 minute masterclass with David Childs
June 20, 2020
The Besson artist reveals some brilliant tips of how to learn and benefit from playing from memory...
Classic test-pieces revisited No 3: A Moorside Suite
June 17, 2020
Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at one of the classic works for the brass band medium — 'A Moorside Suite' by Gustav Holst
Interview with Carol Jarvis
June 16, 2020
4BR catches up with freelance professional trombone player Carol Jarvis to find out how she has been keeping busy during the lockdown period.
5 minute masterclass with Ross Dunne No 3
June 14, 2020
Another session of invaluable tips in the masterclass series from horn player Ross Dunne...
Interview with Lito Fontana
June 12, 2020
4BR catches up with the trombone star to find out more about how the Coronavirus pandemic has affected musical life in Italy and Austria.
Porthouse Pointers No 4
June 10, 2020
Ian Porthouse enlists his son Harry to illustrate how to use vibrato correctly and incorrectly!
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Interview with Bramwell Tovey
June 07, 2020
Bramwell Tovey talks to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox about life emerging from lockdown, the National Youth Band and other major issues
Classic test-pieces revisited No 2: The Severn Suite
June 04, 2020
Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at Edward Elgar's 'The Severn Suite' to find yet more intrigue and debate about its inspiration...
5 minute masterclass with Glenn Van Looy No: 2
June 03, 2020
The Geneva euphonium artist talks about the benefits of free buzzing and mouthpiece exercises...
5 minute masterclass with Ross Dunne No: 2
June 02, 2020
Another mini-masterclass to enjoy and implement to keep your playing in trim at home...
Interview with Adam Cooke
May 30, 2020
4BR catches up with the newly appointed Musical Director of the Fairey Band
5 minute masterclass with Richard Marshall
May 25, 2020
The Black Dyke principal cornet and Geneva Performance & Development Artist discusses practice motivation techniques
Classic test-pieces revisited No1: Variations for Brass Band (Vaughan Williams)
May 22, 2020
Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at one of the greatest test pieces written for the brass band medium — 'Variations for Brass Band' by Vaughan Williams.
5 minute masterclass with Ross Dunne
May 22, 2020
The Besson tenor horn artist talks about harnessing the right wind power...
5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray No 4
May 17, 2020
Yamaha Artist Russell Gray delivers another mini conducting masterclass — this time about simplifying and clarifying your beating patterns with the baton in your hand...
Interview with Ian Porthouse
May 16, 2020
4BR talks to the Tredegar MD following the announcement that he will be the recipient of the 2020 Iles Medal.
5 minute masterclass with David Thornton
May 14, 2020
The Sterling Instruments euphonium star explains how to get to grips and master the art of double tonguing...
Inspirational trumpet star gives Hope to thousands
May 13, 2020
4BR has been speaking to professional musician and film writer Chris Haigh about a very special project that he is involved with in the United States — about the inspirational trumpet player Ryan Anthony. .
Brass boot camp masterclass with Paul Archibald — Part 1
May 12, 2020
One the UKs leading professional trumpet players and teachers guides us through practice structure elements to help tackle the legendary Arban Method...
5 minute masterclass with Daniel Thomas
May 05, 2020
The Black Dyke solo euphonium and Geneva artist Daniel Thomas provides us 5 tips for home practice during the current lockdown.
5 minute masterclass with Brett Baker
May 02, 2020
The Black Dyke Geneva artist gives tips on changing your practice regime to keep your lockdown practice interesting — and stop you doing anymore housework!
4BR Interview with Ulf Rosenberg
April 29, 2020
With the 2020 European Championships cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 4BR talks to EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg about the decision and what it means for EBBA and European banding for the future.
