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Fountain

Fountain and Tredegar ready for Concerto link

January 24, 2023
The principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra is looking forward to performing the famous Hummel 'Trumpet Concerto' with Tredegar Band at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.


Tredeagr

Whit welcome for Collins at Tredegar

January 17, 2023
Composer Dave Collins enjoyed his recent visit up to Tredegar to hear the first performance of his new Whit Friday march.


Tredegar

Tredegar looks towards Fountain link at RNCM boosted by new signing

January 12, 2023
Tredegar returned to the New Year with Fountain focus for the RNCM and a new tuba player to add to the team.


Tredegar

Double celebrations for Fountain and Tredegar

December 30, 2022
'Keep the Music Playing' and 'Vaughan Williams on Brass' claim a memorable double triumph with 4BR and BBW award accolades.


contest

2022 4BR Contest Performance of the Year

December 25, 2022
Tredegar's stunning rendition of 'So Spoke Albion' by Gavin Higgins has been voted as the contest performance of the year.


cd of the year

2022 4BR CD of the Year

December 25, 2022
The superb celebration of the brass music of Vaughan Williams by Tredegar Band conducted by Martyn Brabbins and Ian Porthouse is the CD of the Year.


Tredeagr

Royal Philharmonic Society Award nomination for Tredegar Band

December 15, 2022
The artistic achievements of Tredegar Band in 2022 sees them nominated for the Royal Philharmonic Society 'Inspiration Award'.


Tredeagr

On the fourth day of Christmas...

December 04, 2022
Tredegar signed a new euphonium player...


Tredeagr

Tredegar pick up a penguin for BiC weekend .

November 18, 2022
From the Proms in London to the penguins of Antarctica via the Sage Gateshead and a premiere trip to Durham for Ian Porthouse and his band this weekend.


Sion Jones

New euph signing at Tredegar

October 27, 2022
Sion Rhys Jones returns on solo euphonium to Tredegar.


Ross

Dunne to tell his mental health story

October 25, 2022
A new regular blog will see the award winning tenor horn player Ross Dunne tell his mental health story to help others.


Van Looy

Tredegar add to star quality for National challenge

October 13, 2022
Euphonium virtuoso Glenn Van Looy returns to Tredegar to help with their Hyperlink Albert Hall challenge.


Tredeagr

Tredegar sign Young Musician winner

October 11, 2022
The newly crowned BBC Young Musician 2002 award winner.


Mental Health

World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022
The importance of raising awareness and advocacy for mental health and well-being has been championed through the focus of brass bands by Gavin Higgins and Tabby Kerwin on Radio 3.


TREDEGAR

Tredegar to head back to Amersham for musical inspiration

September 23, 2022
The connection between the progressive organisations will be strengthened this weekend when they team up for workshops and a gala concert.


Tredeagr

Tredegar ready for road trips

September 16, 2022
Tredegar will head to Stroud and Amersham over the next two weeks as well as adding new high profile concerts to their 2023 diary.


Tredeagr

Valentin day for Tredegar at Open

September 03, 2022
Tredegar announces player changes ahead of their British Open challenge at Symphony Hall.


Vaughan

Tredegar continues to make high profile mark with CD release

August 20, 2022
'Vaughan Williams on Brass' continues to make a high profile mark in the charts with sales boosted by critical acclaim.


Tredeagr

Further classical success for Tredegar

August 13, 2022
Following their appearance at the Proms Tredegar's 'Vaughan Williams' CD enters the UK's official classical music charts at number 2 within a week of its release.


Gavin Higgins

Interview with Gavin Higgins

August 07, 2022
We catch up with the Forest of Dean composer as he looks forward to the world premiere of his 'Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra' which will be played at the Proms on Monday night


Tredeagr

Vaughan Williams boost ahead of Proms appearance for Tredegar

August 07, 2022
Tredegar's forthcoming double header Proms appearances has been given a musical boost with the critical acclaim for its latest CD release.


Tredegarrom

Tredegar aim focus on Proms double

July 16, 2022
The focus of the Welsh band is now on their double appearance at the Proms in a few weeks time.


Gavin Higgins

Higgins continues to champion brass band music

June 28, 2022
Composer Gavin Higgins took the opportunity to champion brass bands once again at the world premiere of his latest major work at the Aldeburgh Festival.


Tredeagr

Tredegar draw Albion in Birmingham

June 15, 2022
There will be another chance to hear Gavin Higgins' work 'So Spoke Albion' in Birmingham this evening as Tredegar join the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire for a concert of Extreme challenges.


Tredegar

Tredegar retain Proms focus with latest visit

June 04, 2022
Two forthcoming Proms performances are keeping the Welsh band in trim.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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