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robert childs

Interview with Dr Robert Childs

February 10, 2013
Dr Robert Childs speaks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox following the Norwegian Nationals Championships in Bergen.


Brevik

Interview with Tom Brevik

February 09, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets up with Tom Brevik following his award of the Kings Honorary Medal at the Norwegian Championships.


John Philip Hannevik

Interview with John Philip Hannevik

February 09, 2013
Interview with John Philip Hannevik of Molde Band.


Torstein Aagaard Nilsen

Interview with Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen

February 09, 2013
Interview with Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen.


gareth pritchard

Interview with Gareth Pritchard

February 09, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks with Gareth Pritchard at the Norwegian National Championship.


Rob Hansen and Music Milo

Interview with Rob Hanson & Music Milo

February 09, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets Rob Hanson and Music Milo at the Norwegian Championship


Tormod Flaten

Interview with Tormod Flaten

February 09, 2013
Interview with Norwegian euphonium star Tormod Flaten of Bjorsvik Brass.


philip sparke

Interview with Philip Sparke

February 08, 2013
4BR catches up with composer Philip Sparke at the Grieghallen in Bergen.


Thomas Swatland

Interview with Thomas Swatland

February 08, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Thomas Swatland, conductor of Bjovika Brass


Edward Gregson

Interview with Edward Gregson

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Professor Edward Gregson at the RNCM Festival of Brass to find out why he believes the event is so important to the whole of the brass band movement.


Allan Littlemore

Interview with Allan Littlemore

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to brass band historian Allan Littlemore about the great Arthur Webb of the all conquering Foden's Band of the 1930s


Michael Bach in action

Interview with Michael Bach

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Michael Bach following Leyland's performance at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


Glen and Stan together...

Interview with Stan Nieuwenhuis and Glen Van Looy

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Stan Nieuwenhuis and euphonium star Glen Van Looy about their collaboration on the euphonium concerto, Uphill, which was performed at the RNCM Festival of Brass accompanied by the Leyland Band.


Oliver Waespi

Interview with Oliver Waespi..

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Swiss composer Oliver Waespi about the worldwide appeal of his test piece Audivi Media Nocte, and what else he may have in store for brass bands in the near future.


Pippas Scourse

Interview with Pippa Scourse...

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to 15 year old Pippa Scourse, a junior RNCM student who made a huge impression with her playing in a masterclass with Alexis Demailly at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


RNCM

Interview with Andy Scott

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Andy Scott following the RNCM Festival of Brass performance of his concerto — Molecular Cocktail Party by Foden's trombone star John Barber.


John Barber

Interview with John Barber

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Foden's star trombonist John Barber following his performance of Andy Scott's concerto — Molecular Cocktail Party at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


Nigel Clarke

Interview with Nigel Clarke

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Nigel at the RNCM Festival of Brass following the performance of his cornet concerto — Mysteries of the Horizon by Harmen Vanhoorne.


RNCM

Interview with Ludovic Neuhror and Harmen Vanhoorne

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Swiss composer Ludovic Neuhror and Harmen Vanhoorne following the performance of their tribute to the much missed flugel player Iwan Williams.


Higgins, Dobson, McGhee and Pankhurst

Interview with Diversions after Benjamin Britten composers

January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simon Dobson, Gavin Higgins, Lucy Pankhurst and Paul McGhee at the RNCM Festival of Brass — who wrote the world premiere of a work celebrating the great British composer.


Ian Porthouse Dewi Griffiths and Harmen Vanhoorne

Interview with Harmen Vanhoorne

January 24, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with the Belgian cornet star Harmen Vanhoorne in the Welsh valleys bandroom of Masters champions Tredegar.


Simon Smith butlins

Interview with Simon Smith

January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks Virtuosi GUS Band Manager Simon Smith after the band claimed the 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Championship title.


Boarshurst MD, Dave Ashworth

Interview with David Ashworth

January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Boarshurst Silver MD, David Ashworth 24 hours after he led his band to their second successive Third Section Butlins title.


Lee Downie butlins

Interview with Lee Downie

January 21, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Lee Downie band manager of the Flowers Band, runners-up at the 2013 Butlins Championships


ray sykes carlton

Interview with Ray Sykes MBE

January 21, 2013
Ray Sykes MBE speaks with 4BR Editor Iwan Fox at the conclusion of the 2013 Butlins championships




bbe England

Restructuring at BBE as funding challenges tighten

September 12 • There have been job losses and restructuring of roles at Brass Bands England as the funding landscape produces extensive challenges for the future.


RBC

Audition process starts at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

September 12 • If you are looking to study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2026 then auditions are being held this November.


Brookwright

BrookWright Music: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (arr. Kenneth Downie)

September 12 • As Noddy Holder used to shout out — 'It'sssssss Chrissssstmassss' — well for soprano players it is with this little Xmas cracker solo.


Harry Cooper

Death of Harry Cooper

September 12 • The death has been reported of Harry Cooper, the popular and much respected player with Perthshire Brass and Director of Sales at PLC Music.


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (15th) and we would welcome any players who fancy joining us for a relaxed and friendly blow.. All abilities are welcome and meeting with us has no impact on your main band.. Cake and coffee included FREE


Epping Forest Band

September 11 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts.. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room.. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm.


Delph Band

September 9 • We are a friendly, hardworking North West 2nd Section band based in Saddleworth. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club. We are currently looking to fill the following positions; Tutti Cornet, Percussion and Eb Bass.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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