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National Childrens Band

Interview with Russell Gray

July 28, 2022
We catch up with the guest conductor of this year's National Childrens Band of Great Britain to talk about the current course, the music to be performed — and just how brilliantly busy things are each day...


Nilssen

Interview with Karianne Flatene Nilssen

July 26, 2022
4BR is joined by Norwegian trombonist Karianne Flatene Nilssen who is currently in Taunton where she is both a tutor and guest soloist with the National Childrens Band of Great Britain.


IBBSS

Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

July 25, 2022
We catch up with the Course Director of the International Brass Band Summer School to find out what is in store for delegates at Swansea University Bay Campus in Wales next week.


Harper

Interview with Philip Harper

July 24, 2022
We catch up with the Cory MD as he prepares to take the reins at the National Youth Brass Band of Wales, as well as heading on his own travels to Sweden and with Cory to South Korea.


Bromley

Interview with Mark Bromley

July 22, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of the National Youth Brass Bands of Great Britain to find out what they have been up to and what is in store on their their annual courses this year.


Crookston

Interview with Kenny Crookston

July 20, 2022
We catch up with the CEO of Brass Bands England to find out more about the reasons behind the decisions to make significant changes to the National Youth Band Championships of Great Britain.


David Bremner

Interview with David Bremner

July 19, 2022
4BR catches up with the conductor of Wellington Brass Band after they successfully defended their New Zealand National title in their home city.


kERKRADE

Bands set for world title challenges in Kerkrade

July 08, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jappie Dijkstra about the competitions taking place at the World Music Contest festival in Kerkrade this weekend.


Brass for Africa

Interview with Jim Trott of Brass for Africa

July 02, 2022
We talk to Jim Trott from the Brass for Africa charity as a group of 12 players prepare to touch down in Europe for a very special tour of performances at the WMC in Kerkrade, Switzerland and Germany.


Heavy bottom caps

Tom Hutchinson talks ABC...

June 22, 2022
The Cory star talks about the new Adjustable Bottom Caps which he now endorses and puts his name to...


Jonathan Pippen

4BR Brass Things Review...

June 19, 2022
Jonathan Pippen takes a closer look at the latest Mercer & Barker bass trombone mouthpieces.


Howard Snell

European Memories: Interview with Howard Snell

April 19, 2022
We talk to Howard Snell about some of his European Championship memories — from Desford and Daphnis and Eikanger's Enigmas to Foden's fire breathing Dragon...


Bach

European Memories: Interview with Michael Bach

April 18, 2022
We recall the European memories of Michael Bach who led Brass Band Burgermusik Luzern to the title in 2014, but who has also enjoyed a long family connection with the event.


Hudson

European memories: Interview with Nick Hudson

April 15, 2022
We talk to the former Foden's trombone star who gave one of the most memorable individual performances on 'The Year of the Dragon' to help his band claim the European title in Cardiff in 1992.


Kilroy

European Memories: Interview with Mike Kilroy

April 14, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of Brass Bands England about his European memories — as a player, administrator and a brass band fan.


Tom Brevik

European Memories: Interview with Tom Brevik

April 12, 2022
We recall European memories with Tom Brevik — the Norwegian conductor who led Manger Musikklag at the first European Championship contest at the Royal Albert Hall in 1978.


mCcANN

European Memories: Interview with Phillip McCann

April 11, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the legendary Black Dyke Band principal cornet player about his memories of the first European Championships and how the event has developed.


Andatonheim

Interview with Irene Anda and Grethe Tonheim

April 10, 2022
We catch up with conductor Irene Anda and Norwegian trombone star Grethe Tonheim as they prepare to inspire the young players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course in Harrogate.


Glyn Williams

Interview with Glyn Williams

April 09, 2022
We catch up with the Cory euphonium star who recently led Aldbourne Band to their first top section Area success in 40 years in Cheltenham.


bbca

Interview with James Holt

April 07, 2022
We talk to the Chairperson of the Brass Band Conductor Association about its flagship Conducting Competition.


Dowdeswell

Interview with Louis Dowdeswell

March 28, 2022
We catch up with the trumpet star to talk about his forthcoming musical collaboration with Cory Band at the Gala Concert of the European Brass Band Championships in Birmingham — as well as find out more about his playing background.


Basiten

Friday interview with Bastien Baumet

March 18, 2022
We talk with the French euphonium star Bastien Baumet following the news that he has decided to step away from playing with Paris Brass Band to concentrate on his burgeoning solo and educating career.


Paul Andrews

Thursday interview with Paul Andrews

March 17, 2022
We catch up with conductor Paul Andrews as he announces that he will step down from his role as MD at Wingates Band after nine years at the helm.


Black Dyke

2022 Yorkshire Regional Championship podcast review

March 11, 2022
A special podcast review looks back at the action and how the titles were won and lost in Huddersfield...


Europeans

Interview with Nigel Stevens

March 10, 2022
With the European Championships on the horizon we find out more about the progress being made towards the prestigious event.




South YorksPolice

When the Police come calling...

August 19 • There was a wonderful musical visit to an old friend made by the members of the South Yorkshire Police Band.


UnIbRASS

Price to lead UniBrass scratch band

August 19 • Andrea Price is to lead a great get together day of student brass band music making.


Black Dyke

Saynor ends tuba tenure at Black Dyke Band

August 18 • Gavin Saynor makes the reluctant decision to bring his six year tuba tenure at the Yorkshire champion to an end.


Come and Play

Belfast SA hosts latest Come and Play invitation

August 18 • Belfast Temple Salvation Army Band has announced that it will host its latest 'Come and Play' event next month.


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Uckfield Concert Brass - Eastbourne Bandstand 1812 Concert

Wednesday 27 August • Eastbourne Bandstand, Lower Grand Parade, Eastbourne. BN21 3AD


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

August 17 • Looking for our next Multi-Tasker! Dodworth Brass Band, is looking for a percussionist able to play kit. own Bandroom, no packing up & down between rehearsals . kit supplied, Premier & a Mapex (full kit on both). just bring own ‘breakables’. lifts available


Dobcross Silver Band

August 17 • PERCUSSIONIST required to join the current 3rd Section North West Champions trophy winning percussion section. First gig, the National Finals in September! Either Kit or Tuned as we have 2 talented players in the team already who need another partner!


Crewe Brass

August 17 • 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.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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