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David Childs records quartet of concertos with BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
January 08, 2019
4BR travelled to Manchester to see euphonium virtuoso David Childs record four major concerto works with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
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 of Play: Episode 1
November 10, 2018
First in a new series talking about some of the most relevant issues facing the banding world...
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.
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 — Episode 2: David Read (Part 2)
October 30, 2018
Part 2 of 4BR Editor Iwan Fox's interview with David Read MBE...
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...
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...
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...
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'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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
British Open memories...
August 29, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Dr Robert Childs about his personal memories of the British Open Championship
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...
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
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...
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.
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
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
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
