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Holland and Downie

Interview with 2014 Butlins Champions Flowers

January 21, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the winning MD and Band Manager of the Flowers Band — 2014 Butlins Champion.


David Childs in action

David Childs Snapshot Masterclass: Number 2: Breathing

October 07, 2013
David Childs gives some invaluable tips on how to make sure you get the most important aspect of your playing correct — breathing!


David Childs

David Childs Snapshot Masterclass: Number 1: Warming up

October 07, 2013
David Childs gives some invaluable tips on how to make sure you are fully warmed up before you tackle your daily practice...


tylorstown celebrate

Report & Results: 2013 National Championships: First Section

September 22, 2013
Tylorstown makes it hat trick of Welsh wins in Cheltenham under the baton of Gary Davies.


LGB Celebrate

Report & Results: 2013 National Championships: Third Section

September 22, 2013
An inspired LGB Brass takes the Third Section title under the direction of Ian Stewart.


ebbw valley

Report & Results: 2013 National Championships: Fourth Section

September 21, 2013
Twin town success as Ebbw Valley claims Fourth Section title under Gareth Ritter.


goodwick md trophy

Report & Results: 2013 National Championships: Second Section

September 21, 2013
The youthful Goodwick Brass claims their first National title success sunder inspirational MD Matthew Jenkins.


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Cory in Australia

August 05, 2013
4barsrest interviews members of the Cory Band in Perth, Western Australia.


British Army logo

Interview with Major Dave Barringer

August 04, 2013
Following news of the formation of three professional brass bands within the British Army, 4BR finds out more about the ground breaking news..


British Army logo

Interview with Captain Justin Matthews

August 04, 2013
Following news of the formation of three professional brass bands within the British Army, 4BR finds out more about the ground breaking news..


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Interview with Major Ian Johnson

August 04, 2013
Following news of the formation of three professional brass bands within the British Army, 4BR finds out more about the ground breaking news..


Mike Kilroy

4BR interview with Mike Kilroy

July 21, 2013
4BR talks to newly appointed Brass Bands England Chairman Mike Kilroy


Allan Withington

Interview with Robert Richardson and Borja Martinez-Allegre

July 04, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox to a Scotsman and a Spaniard enjoying being part of Allan Withington's International Conductor Course.


Allan Withington

Interview with Allan Withington

July 04, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Allan Withington at his Conductor Summer School n Leeuwarden in Holland.


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Interview with Philip Cobb

May 19, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Philip Cobb, Principal Trumpet of the LSO following his recent performance with the Cardiff Symphonic Winds Orchestra.


Greta Tonheim

4BR interview: Greta Tonheim

March 19, 2013
4BR talks to Greta Tonheim at the Welsh Regional Championships in Swansea on the weekend.


Winthrop Hall, University of Western Australia

2013 Australian Nationals: The Venues

March 19, 2013
Get a flavour of where you'll be playing before you touch down in Perth next week.


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Interview with Nigel Boddice MBE & Rob Wiffin

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicators Nigel Boddice MBE & Rob Wiffin


Phillip McCann

Interview with Phillip McCann

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Yorkshire Championship Section winning conductor winning MD Phillip McCann


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Interview with John Davis

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Dronfield CMW conductor John Davis


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Interview with Steve Pritchard-Jones & Kevin Wadsworth

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicators Steve Pritchard-Jones & Kevin Wadsworth


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Interview with Bob Childs and Chris Wormald

March 03, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicators Bob Childs and Chris Wormald at the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Bradford.


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Interview with Alan Hobbins

March 03, 2013
Alan Hobbins of Hebden Bridge speaks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox


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Interview with Nigel Boddice MBE

March 02, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to adjudicator Nigel Boddice MBE at the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Bradford.


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Interview with Damian Wileman

March 02, 2013
Damien Wileman of Cornerstone Brass speaks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox




Heaton

Heaton CD gains critical acclaim

January 19 • The final recording element of Paul Hindmarsh's extensive research into the work and music of Wilfred Heaton gains praise from influential review website.


Oliver Waespi

Composition focus for Waespi

January 18 • New works and performances with a banding link kick start 2026 for Swiss composer.


Italian Brass Band

Italian Brass Band enhances profile to Rome banding public

January 18 • The Italian Brass Band continues to provide an increasingly popular profile in the Eternal City.


Purcell School

Purcell School to introduce new industry pathway qualification

January 18 • The RSL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Music Industries will help students gain the experience and qualification to succeed in professional careers.


Regent Hall Concerts - The January Band

Friday 23 January • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


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


Flookburgh band

January 20 • Flookburgh band are a friendly motivated band in the south lakes, Cumbria . We have a vacancy for trombone/ bass trombone. We are newly promoted to the 2nd section and have a busy season of engagements ahead.


Crewe Brass

January 20 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

January 20 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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