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Childs

Captain Bob!

February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Dr Robert Childs following the performance of the Cornwall and Greater Gwent Youth Bands at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


Pankhurst

Dragon slayer turns to Golland gold

February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Lucy Pankhurst following her John Golland Composers Award win at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


Marshall

Marshall enjoys new arrivals

February 02, 2011
4BR talks to the Black Dyke principal cornet player following his recent solo performance at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


Childs

A horse! A horse!

February 02, 2011
4BR talks to Black Dyke MD, Dr Nicholas Childs and actor Barrie Rutter at the recent RNCM Festival of Brass.


Mossley

Mossley magic returns at Butlins

January 28, 2011
4BR talks to MD Duncan Byers following Mossley Band's Butlins victory at Skegness on the weekend.


Read

Read reveals the reasons at Butlins

January 25, 2011
Adjudicator David Read MBE explains the decision making process behind the top section at Butlins on the weekend.


Flowers

Flowers bloom again in Skegness

January 25, 2011
4BR talks to Flowers Band Manager Lee Downie following the band's £7,000 win at Butlins on the weekend.


Holing

Prize winning steel making returns to Sheffield

January 25, 2011
4BR talks to David Holling after the City of Sheffield Band takes the First Section title at Butlins on the weekend.


Pemberton

Halliwell delight at Pemberton success

January 25, 2011
4BR talks to Brian Halliwell following Pemberton Old DW B's Butlins Third Section victory.


Dronfield

Dronfield delight at Butlins defence

January 25, 2011
4BR talks to two of Dronfield Band's celebrating players following their Butlins success.


Lito Fontana

Interview with Lito Fontana

December 02, 2010
4BR talks at length to one of the world's truly great trombonists — Lito Fontana.


Meechan

Meechan enjoys Swiss take on Arthurian legend

December 02, 2010
4BR talks to composer Peter Meechan following the premiere of his latest work at the Swiss National Championships in Montreux.


Gourlay

Gourlay delight at Swiss success

December 02, 2010
4BR talks to a delighted James Gourlay at the Swiss National Championships in Montreux.


Ellerby

Ellerby reveals Genesis inspiration

December 02, 2010
4BR talks to composer Martin Ellerby in Montreux about his new work, Genesis.


Dobson

Dobson's choice

December 02, 2010
4BR talks to composer and adjudicator Simon Dobson in Montreux.


Mario Burki

Burki takes Flight

December 02, 2010
4BR talks to Swiss composer Mario Burki in Montreux about his exciting lower section test piece, Flight.


Terry Webster

Webster delight at record Grimey win

November 24, 2010
Grimethorpe's Band Manager was a very happy man at the conclusion of the 2010 Brass in Concert Championships.


Sage

Music judges pinpoint Sage impressions

November 24, 2010
4BR talks to Derek Broadbent and Rob Wiffen at the conclusion of the 2010 Brass in Concert Championship.


Brian Hilson

Hilson reveals entertainment points

November 24, 2010
4BR talks to Entertainment adjudicator Brian Hilson at the conclusion of the 2010 Brass in Concert Championship.


Perth

Judges open up in Perth

November 24, 2010
4R talks to Howard Snell, Hannes Buchegger and Simon Dobson at the conclusion of the Scottish Open Championship in Perth.


Perth

Judges reveal open opinions from Scottish Challenge Shield

November 23, 2010
Stephen Roberts, Les Neish and C Brian Buckley reveal their open findings from the recent Scottish Challenge Shield contest in Perth.


Pontins

Doyle takes first adjudication steps

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to John Doyle after he takes his first steps on what he hopes will become another string to his musical bow...


Glyn Williams

Williams celebrates Marsden triumph

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to a reflective Glyn Williams after he leads Marsden to Pontins victory.


Pontins

Judges reveal top section opinions

October 26, 2010
Dr Roy Newsome and Major Peter Parkes reveal to 4BR just how the Championship Section was won and lost on the weekend at Pontins.


Platford

Platford enjoys Jackfield triumph

October 26, 2010
MD Simon Platford talks to 4BR after leading Jackfield (Elcock Resien) to the First Section title at Pontins.




Tewit Youth

Tewit doff caps for Downton premiere

September 12 • Martin Hall and players from Tewit Youth Band will be seen and heard in action on the latest Down Abbey film


NYBBGB

Harper and Brabbins spearhead new era at NYBBGB

September 12 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain heralds a new era of artistic leadership and outlook from Philip Harper and Martyn Brabbins.


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.


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.


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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