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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...


Bram Gay

Death of Bram Gay

December 15, 2019
One of the most influential and forthright brass band musicians has passed away at the age of 89.


Talents

Interview with Patrick Ottiger of BML Talents

November 26, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox speaks to Patrick Ottiger, MD of the new Swiss First Division Champion, BML Talents


euphonia

Report & Results: 2019 Swiss National Championships

November 23, 2019
Valaisia make it five wins in a row in Montreux with titles success for Ensemble de Cuivres Euphonia, BML Talents, Constellation Brass Band B, Musik Frohsinn Oberburg and Entlebucher Jugend Brass Band


Brass in concert

2019 Brass in Concert Championship replays...

November 22, 2019
You still have time to enjoy all the action from the 2019 Brass in Concert Championships from Sage Gateshead...


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David Childs: The Symphonic Euphonium Vol II

November 13, 2019
The brilliant new CD from David Childs has been released — and you shouldn't miss out on enjoying it for yourself.


Crokston

Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 3

September 24, 2019
Ahead of the forthcoming BBE Conference CEO Kenny Crookston talks about what the future holds for the organisation over the next 12 months or more.


Peter Graham

Interview with Peter Graham

September 22, 2019
Composer Peter Graham talks about his test-piece 'The Torchbearer' after it was announced as the A Grade set-work at the 2020 Australian National Championship.


Crookston

Interview with Kenny Crookston, CEO of Brass Bands England: Part 2

August 28, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston about what he believes have been some of the organisation's achievements during the past year...


Crookston

Interview with Kenny Crookston CEO of Brass Bands England

August 23, 2019
In the first of three interviews, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks about the forthcoming Brass Band Conference with BBE CEO Kenny Crookston.


Cory

The making of Battle of the Brass Bands

August 16, 2019
An exclusive look behind the scenes at how the forthcoming Sky Arts documentary series Battle of the Brass Bands made it to our screens...


Cory

Sky Arts: Battle of the Brass Bands

August 15, 2019
The Sky Arts series on brass bands is coming...


Fiona Hyslop

Interview with Fiona Hyslop MSP

June 21, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Scotland's Minister for Culture at the MEPG Celebration Day event at Glasgow's Concert Hall.


Youth Brass 2000

Interview with Youth Brass 2000

April 02, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Chris Jeans of the 2019 National Youth Champions of Great Britain, Youth Brass 2000.


Draren Hnely

Interview with Darren Henley OBE

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Darren Henley OBE, CEO of Arts Council England who was a welcome visitor to the 2019 National Youth Championships on the weekend


Wardle Academy School Band

Interview with Wardle Academy School Band

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to two of the players from Wardle Academy School Band after they won the Intermediate Section of the 2019 National Youth Championships.


MKYouth Brass

Interview with MK Youth Brass

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Phil Devine and members of MK Youth Brass at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Saff

Interview with Brass of the Saff

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Julie Maxwell and members of Brass of the Saff at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Hounslow

Interview with Hounslow Junior Brass

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Alan Goodall and members of Hounslow Junior Brass at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Lions Beginners

Interview with Lions Beginner Band

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Megan Bousfield and members of Lions Beginner Band at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Tewit Youth

Interview with Tewit Youth Intermediate Band

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Martin Tromans and members of Tewit Youth Intermediate Band at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Lions Youth

Interview with Lions Youth Brass

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Nigel Birch and members of Lions Youth Brass at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Elland

Interview with Elland Silver Training Band

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Samantha Harrison and members of Elland Silver Training Band at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships


Lions

Interview with Lions Junior Brass

March 31, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks conductor Tom Hancock and members of Lions Junior Brass at the 2019 National Youth Brass Band Championships




NYBBWales

Welsh youth set for trio of Harper led performances

May 21 • The National Youth Brass Band of Wales and Philip Harper can be heard in Bangor, St David's and Newport in August.


4BR Reviw

4BR Review — Episode 18

May 21 • Enjoy the latest debate about the banding world as Edward Gregson and Paul Hindmarsh air their opinions on banding's artistic vision.


Willebroek

Willebroek to show case major talents in Birmingham

May 21 • A trio major compositions will be showcased by the current World and Belgian champions at the Elgar International Festival of Brass.


Dutch Open

Big bands and brass bands to provide entertainment at Dutch Open

May 21 • There will be plenty of great entertainment on offer on stage at the Dutch Open next month.


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Sherborne Town Band - Friends

Sunday 7 June • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


St John's Band (Mossley)

May 21 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a Bb and Eb Bass player (position negotiable). We rehearse Tuesday & Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

May 21 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for SOLO CORNET players (position negotiable). We rehearse Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Regent Brass

May 20 • Regent Brass (Championship Section) seek a Bb Bass to join our friendly, musically ambitious Central London band. We enjoy a varied and balanced schedule of concerts and contests, and regularly premiere new music.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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