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Childs

Childs claims player award

December 14, 2008
David Childs has picked up the Cory Band 'Player of the Year' Award to put on his crowded mantlepiece this Christmas.


Fairey

Fairey hand out their prezzies

December 14, 2008
Fairey recently handed out their annual awards and launched their Patron's Scheme as they closed their 2008 season in fine style.


Royal Phil take Big Band role

December 14, 2008
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has taken over the management of the BBC Big Band.


Richard Brown

Brown's special blind spot

December 14, 2008
Grimethorpe's Richard Brown will be teaming up with a few star players to do a 'little' bit of playing for a great cause.


Want to be a BBC performer?

December 14, 2008
BBC1 is looking for yet more reality tele stars to strut their stuff on the old goggle box. That's what you pay your licence fee for then...


wINDCORP

Windcorp round off 2008 in style

December 14, 2008
The Swedish Windcorp Band has rounded off 2008 in fine style — with a little help from Dyke star Richard Marshall.


Federation of Australasian Brass Bands

FABB gears up for 2009

December 13, 2008
The date has been set and bands have been invited to the 2009 Australasian Open Festival.


BMI Baby logo

Advert: bmi baby

December 11, 2008
bmi baby aim to hit the high notes with the help they offer bands to travel to exotic destinations.


English National

English National line up announced

December 11, 2008
The 16 bands that will battle it out for the English National title next year have been announced.


Fenland return?

December 11, 2008
After reading about his piece on a 4BR Editorial, composer Arthur Wills tells us that 'The Fenlands' are alive and well around the world.


Gray

Gray set for Scottish Co-op

December 11, 2008
Russell Gray to take champions at Scottish Regionals.


Neish market

December 11, 2008
With a new tuba under his arm Les Neish has been putting it to good use.


Morley

More at Morley

December 11, 2008
The Morley March Contest will be held again next year after the success of 2008.


Besses

Besses bring Christmas delight

December 11, 2008
Besses o' th' Barn have been doing their bit to make sure the spirit of Christmas has been brought to the masses.


Childs

Hectic year draws to close for Childs

December 11, 2008
David Childs will be looking to put his feet up this Christmas after a hectic year.


ISB

ISB climb high 'Together'

December 11, 2008
The International Staff Band's latest release has been flying off the shelves for Christmas.


New additions at Cantium

December 11, 2008
Cantium Brass welcome a new additions to the ranks.


Brisbane Brass players and families

End of an era

December 10, 2008
Brisbane Brass celebrates the end of an era — in more ways than one.


Mead

For Mead's a jolly good Fellow

December 09, 2008
Steven Mead has been conferred as a Fellow at the Royal Northern College of Music.Now he's hoping for a hat trick of CD titles to go with it too...


Felling

Results: Durham BBA Contest

December 09, 2008
The Durham BBA Contest was recently held in Peterlee, where victory was taken by the fast rising Felling Band.


Scottish Co-op

Champion's present

December 09, 2008
Scottish Co-op deliver something special for the young players of East Lothian.


Results: Borders Youth & Ensemble

December 09, 2008
There was a great end of season turn out at the Borders Youth Solo & Ensemble Contest on the weekend.


Steve LARGE

Twins for Test

December 09, 2008
Steve Large and Test Valley Brass Youth Band recently came away from Wessex with twin trophies to their name.


Phoenix

New look at Phoenix

December 09, 2008
Phoenix Brass (Crewkerne) welcomes a new band secretary and a new look website for the 2009 season ahead.


A great year for Forest of Dean

December 09, 2008
The young players of the Forest of Dean Youth Band have just enjoyed a very special year.




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Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 27 • We are looking for Bb BASS & PERCUSSION players to join our friendly ambitious 1st Section band.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom . We have a good and varied diary of concerts, contests and a trip aboard planned for 2027


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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