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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.
4BR Interview with Steven Mead
April 28, 2020
4BR catches up with the Besson euph star to find out how his usual globe-trotting musical life has changed due to the Coronavirus pandemic — from the postponed European Championships to learning new teaching and social media techniques.
4BR Interview with Brass Band BlechKLANG
April 28, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Alexander Richter and Johannes Leutloff of the pioneering Brass Band BlechKLANG from Germany about the challenges they now face during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Camborne celebrate Trevithick's 'Puffing Devil'
April 25, 2020
Camborne Town Band celebrate Trevithick Day — in honour of his revolutionary 'road carriage' — nicknamed the 'Puffing Devil' which made its first journey in the Cornish town in 1801 and changed the world.
4BR Interview with Michael and Cherry Garasi
April 24, 2020
An extended interview with Michael and Cherry Garasi as they get used to the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions in Florida, but look forward to restarting a fantastic new youth band project.
4BR Interview with Alun F Williams
April 23, 2020
4BR talks to the interim Administrator of the National Youth and National Children's Bands of Great Britain to find out how the Coronavirus lockdown has affected the organisation.
4BR Interview with Tom Davoren
April 22, 2020
4BR catches up with composer Tom Davoren from his home in Kansas City, USA to talk about lockdown life, Legacy, and his views on the development of banding repertoire..
5 minute masterclass with Chris Turner
April 22, 2020
The Geneva artist gives some invaluable tips on effective on-line teaching — from the technical set-up, to the content of the lesson, to planning ahead...
4BR Interview with Paul Fisher
April 21, 2020
4BR catches up with Amersham Band MD Paul Fisher to find out how a band that is such an important part of the local community has been coping during the lockdown.
How to impress Russell Gray
April 20, 2020
There has already been a fantastic response to the competition to win a professional level instrument from Yamaha and Band Supplies — but Russell Gray also gives a few pointers to being creative, musical and fun...
4BR interview with Kenny Crookston
April 18, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks with Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston
