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dOBSON

Interview with Simon Dobson

December 04, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox recently met up with composer Simon Dobson in Montreux to talk Glass, GRAMMYs and rock and roll..


State

State of Play: Episode 1

November 10, 2018
First in a new series talking about some of the most relevant issues facing the banding world...


Adjudication

Finding out more about the Salford brass band archives

November 09, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Phil Boardman about some of the gems of brass banding history that can found in the archives at the University of Salford.


University of Salford

Finding out more about student life at Salford

November 09, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tom Davoren and students at the University of Salford to find out more about its pioneering brass band studies course


Legends of Brass

Legends of Brass — Episode 2: David Read (Part 2)

October 30, 2018
Part 2 of 4BR Editor Iwan Fox's interview with David Read MBE...


David Read

Legends of Brass — Episode 2: David Read (Part 1)

October 25, 2018
In the first of a two part interview 4BR Editor Iwan Fox taks to David Read MBE about his playing career...


Fodens

Why Foden's won..

October 07, 2018
The judge's written remarks show that Russell Gray and Foden's ticked all the boxes with their world class performance...


nkoda

Looking for music? Then look no further than nkoda

October 05, 2018
nkoda, the new sheet music app has 30 million pages already and waiting for you, and now they want to help the brass band world too...


Matilda

Interview with Matilda Lloyd

September 24, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets up with trumpet star Matilda Lloyd at the Royal Academy in London ahead of the launch of her debut CD, 'Direct Message'


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2018 National Championships of Great Britain: First Section

September 16, 2018
Oldham Band (Lees) conquers King Arthur's Scenes from a Radio Drama to take the First Section National title in Cheltenham.


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2018 National Championships of Great Britain: Fourth Section

September 15, 2018
Stamford Brass lived up to their favourite's tag by storming to victory in the Fourth Section under Julian Bright.


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2018 National Championships of Great Britain: Second Section

September 15, 2018
Middleton and Kevin Gibbs claim the spoils at the Second Section National Final in Cheltenham.


Philip Harper Shield

Report & Result: 2018 British Open

September 08, 2018
A scintillating contest was won in memorable fashion by a remarkable band at Symphony Hall — as Cory under Philip Harper claimed their seventh British Open title.


Garry Cutt

British Open memories No 4: Garry Cutt

September 04, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the Marple Maestro Garry Cutt — a winner of the British Open Championship title on four occasions and counting...


rICHARD eVANBS

British Open memories No 3: Richard Evans

September 03, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Richard Evans to find out more about his own British Open memories...


David King

British Open memories No 2: Prof David King

September 01, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Prof David King about his memories of the British Open Championship


Bob Childs

British Open memories...

August 29, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Dr Robert Childs about his personal memories of the British Open Championship


British Open

The changing face of British Open programmes

August 28, 2018
Iwan Fox looks at the how the famous British Open programme — and some rules — have changed over the past 90 years or so...


Geneva

The Brass Show No.5: Geneva Group Bandroom

August 22, 2018
The Brass Show headed to Stockton on Tees for the opening of the brand new Geneva Group Bandroom


trophy

The history and mystery of the British Open Shield...

August 21, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a closer look at the iconic British Open Shield to find out more about its original provenance...


British Open

Brass band heritage comes alive deep in the Forest of Dean

August 21, 2018
4BR recently visited the Dean Heritage Centre in the historic Forest of Dean to enjoy their brass band heritage weekend.


Childrens Band

The Brass Show: The National Childrens Band of Great Britain

August 19, 2018
The Brass Show headed to Repton School to enjoy the music making from the National Childrens Band of Great Britain under Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs


Bolsover

The Brass Show: Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School

August 06, 2018
The Brass Show headed to the beautiful Hardwick House to meet up with Steven Mead and the delegates and tutors on the 2018 Bolsover Summer School


Draw

A contest draw with a difference...

August 05, 2018
Prof Nicholas Childs and four star tutors on the recent IBBSS course make the draw for the 2018 Brass Showcase event in Johnstone


Lyndon Baglin

Legends of Brass: Lyndon Baglin

July 17, 2018
In the first of a new video interview series, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets the legendary euphonium player Lyndon Baglin.




uk fORUM

Endorsement and reservations from UKLBF to automatic National invitations

August 13 • The UK Leading Bands Forum has welcomed the return of the four band automatic invitation to Albert Hall Final — but with pointed reservations.


Presto

Make a presto decision to add to your recording collection...

August 13 • There are six more, new and classic CDs and downloads to consider as you build your brass collection through a new partnership between 4BR and Presto Music.


Star Crossed lovers

Fewer than 100 premium tickets left for British Open

August 13 • If you want to to snap up a ticket for the Stalls or Upper Circle for this year's British Open, then make sure you don't miss out.


Gregson

Gregson's Choice on National eve

August 13 • You can still grab a seat for the chance to hear an evening of great Edward Gregson music on the eve of the Albert Hall National Final from the ISB and Ian Bousfield.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Wetherby & District Silver Band

August 14 • We have a back row cornet and horn seat available in our friendly, top end of third section band. Although we take our music seriously we also try to have as much fun as possible in the process! We rehearse Monday and Friday evenings 8-9:45pm in Wetherby


Epping Forest Band

August 11 • Epping Forest Band have a vacancy for a solo horn player.. We are a friendly social 3rd section band with a variety of concerts throughout the year.. We have our own band hut and are within easy distance of the M11 and the central line.


Ilkeston Brass

August 9 • Ilkeston Brass need a new MD! We are a 4th section band based in SE Derbyshire with a strong community presence. We have empty seats in the cornet section but a core of committed players fighting to keep the band going.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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