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Trevithick

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.


Michael

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.


Alun Williams

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.


Tom Davoren

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..


Turner

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...


Amersham

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.


yamaha

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...


Kenny Crookston

4BR interview with Kenny Crookston

April 18, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks with Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston


debate

4BR Round Table Talk: Part 2

April 18, 2020
Part 2 of 4BR's discussion on the question of restructuring contesting in the UK based on quality and not quantity. The panel of Sandy Smith, Simon Gresswell and Paul Fisher come up with their thoughts on an answer...


Discussion

4BR Round Table Talk: Part 1

April 17, 2020
First part of a new round table discussion feature about the major topics of the moment — starting with contesting based on quality and not quantity...


Russell Gray

5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray No 3

April 17, 2020
Yamaha Artist Russell Gray delivers another mini conducting masterclass to add to your expertise at right and left hand independent movement.


Vam Lloy

5 minute masterclass with Glenn Van Looy

April 15, 2020
The Geneva Performance & Development Artist talks about getting motivated to practice and how to make sure you warm up properly to play, even for a little blow.


Garman

4BR Interview with Nicholas Garman

April 13, 2020
In the latest of the 4BR interviews with leading personalities around the banding world, we catch up with Nicholas Garman of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Joseph Cook

5 minute masterclass reminder with Joseph Cook

April 08, 2020
Geneva artist Joseph Cook (and son Edvard) give a timely 5 minute reminder to keep practising during the Coronavirus lockdown...


Pointers

Porthouse Pointers No 3

April 07, 2020
The Porthouse pointers on how to improve your double and triple tonguing techniques


Bremner

4BR Interview with David Bremner

April 06, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with conductor and professional musician David Bremner to find out what musical life is like in New Zealand — and what the banding future holds there.


Gregson

4BR Interview with Edward Gregson

April 05, 2020
To coincide with the release of the latest CD featuring his works, 4BR talks to composer Edward Gregson.


Withingtn

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.


Ian Porthouse

Porthouse Pointers No 2

April 03, 2020
Ian Porthouse puts Harry through his daily practice paces — this time with the focus on articulation.


Harper

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...


Russell Gray

5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray No 2

April 02, 2020
Russell Gray provides another mini masterclass on the art of conducting...


Ross Knight

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

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...


Russell Gray

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...


Mike Lovatt

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...




Fodens

RNCM International Brass Band Festival concerts on wobplay

February 3 • Foden's opening concert of a memorable weekend in Manchester can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay.com media platform — with others to follow.


Eiamjer

Major financial boost to help Eikanger ambitions

February 3 • A substantial three year grant will help support the Siddis champion with its educational, music outreach programmes and ongoing running costs.


Jimmy Leggat

Cross border accolades for Leggat

February 3 • The popular KNDS Fairey bandsman Jimmy Leggat takes a final official bow on a very special weekend of musical celebration with friends.


New Zealand

New Zealand National bands face financial challenges

February 2 • BBNZ President says its National Secondary Schools Band, National Youth Band, and National Band of New Zealand are in need of financial support after grant bids fail.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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