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Granite City

Death of Neil Ferguson

February 21, 2009
4BR has been informed of the death of Neil Ferguson, aged 50 of the Granite City Band.


Stephen Cobb

Heyl welcome Cornish Cobb

February 21, 2009
ISB conductor Stephen Cobb is to visit Heyl Band in Cornwall as they prepare for the Regionals in Torquay later next month.


Foodens

Fodens Patron preparation for Balckpool

February 21, 2009
North West champions recently took time to entertain their patrons before they defend their title at Blackpool.


Alcorn

From little Alcorns grow for Downshire

February 21, 2009
Downshire Brass sow the seeds for future success under their new MD, Michael Alcorn.


City of Bristol

Welshman heads for missionary work in Bristol

February 21, 2009
Welshman Ceri Thomas will be doing his best to bring success to the English for now on as he becomes City of Bristol's baton man.


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NABBC Young Conductors Competition

February 21, 2009
Calling all young conductors — there is £1000 up for grabs for the best baton man or woman around.


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Great mid winter turnout in Devon

February 21, 2009
There was a great turn out of players in North Devon last weekend for the latest SWBBA Mid Winter Brass Workshop.


Treemendous contest set for Kiveton

February 21, 2009
The Forestry Commission are to plant the seeds of a new contest in Kiveton in Yorkshire.


Grimethorpe

Grimey to continue sponsorship

February 21, 2009
English National Champions set to continue support of workshop.


Holme from Holme contest set to run

February 21, 2009
The Home Valley Contest is set to take place at the end of April — so get your entry forms in pronto!


Dobcross Youth

Youthful experience for Dobcross

February 21, 2009
Dobcross Youth will be determined to make their mark at Blackpool next weekend.


PLC

PLC talks to 4BR about 'Within Blue Empires'

February 19, 2009
Paul Lovatt-Cooper has spoken exclusively to 4BR following the announcement of 'Within Blue Empires' as the set work for the English Nationals.


English National

English Nationals announce set work

February 19, 2009
Bands set to have a whale of a time at Preston, as BFBB announce Paul Lovatt-Cooper's new work for the contest.


St Georges Hall

Youth Adjudication Panel

February 19, 2009
4BR and British Bandsman have teamed up once again to try and find the new generation of budding adjudicators.


Winter Gardens

Advert: Goldy Solutions

February 19, 2009
4BR photographer has been kept busy — and he will be out and about at the Winter Gardens next week — so smile!


Burbage

Masterclasses set to help Burbage

February 19, 2009
Star players bring a bit of masterclass help to Burbage.


Results: NIBBL Solo & Quartet

February 19, 2009
There was a great turn out of players at the recent Northern Ireland BBL Solo & Quartet Contest.


Wilby

Wilby delight at Naxos hit

February 18, 2009
4BR talks to Philip Wilby after the latest release of his works hits the Naxos top 10.


Dan Price

The Price is Right

February 18, 2009
4BR talks to composer Dan Price about his Second Section set work, 'New World Sketches'.


Cwmaman

Cwmaman bolster their ranks

February 18, 2009
Welsh contenders add to the ranks ahead of their Swansea challenge.


Grimethorpe

All smiles at Grimethorpe

February 18, 2009
Grimethorpe recently helped out two budding conducting talents at Durham University.


Whitburn

Whitburn Solo Contest

February 18, 2009
Roll up, roll up, roll up — Get your entries in for the annual Whitburn Solo Contest.


bbc radio2

Get your tickets

February 17, 2009
There are still a few tickets available for the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist Final in Manchester on Saturday.


Twitter

4BR Twitters

February 17, 2009
Twittering on 4BR has proved to be very popular. Get the essential latest information in lovely bite sized snippets…


4BR

4BR features

February 17, 2009
4BR has been busy in the last few weeks bringing you as much news, reviews, articles, features and general information from the brass band world as possible.




NYGGB

National Youth Band opportunities

May 8 • The National Youth Band of Great Britain is looking to appoint new trustees and a librarian to help strengthen the organisation's heritage and future.


Albert Hall

Albert Hall tickets now on sale

May 8 • Tickets for the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall are now on sale.


Band Supplies

Summer deals to grab at Band Supplies

May 8 • There are plenty of great deals to grab at Band Supplies on ex-demo and second hand instruments.


Emergency

BBE to host emergency planning webinar

May 8 • Make sure you have plans in place to protest valuable musical and memorabilia assets if potential disaster strikes.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Woodbridge Excelsior Band

Saturday 9 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Ibstock Brick Brass

May 9 • Ibstock Brick Brass are looking for a Solo Cornet, 3rd Cornet, 2nd Horn, Bass Trombone and B Flat Tuba as we move into the second section from 2027. We are a friendly, ambitions and progressive band that rehearse at our own bandroom in Coalville.


Tintwistle Band

May 9 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to help complete the team. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Brunel Brass Organisation

May 8 • Brunel Brass is looking for a Solo Horn and Back Row Cornet to join our senior band. We are an ambitious, friendly band on the verge of promotion to the Championship Section and recently achieved our highest ever finish at the British Open Spring Festival


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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