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Paul Richards

Paul's delight at solo prize

September 27, 2009
4barsrest talks to the soprano cornet player of Brunel Brass, Paul Richards who picked up the soloist prize in their third section National win at Harrogate.


Andy Harrop

Handy Andy

September 27, 2009
There can’t have been any more delighted a player in Harrogate on the weekend than tenor horn player Andy Harrop of Rivington & Adlington Band, who took the ‘Best Instrumentalist’ award in the Fourth Section.


Michelle Lane

Michelle, My Belle...

September 26, 2009
Delight for Michelle Lane as she takes the soloist prize in the second section.


Mead

Time to talk for Mead

September 17, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Steven Mead following the publication of his strong opinions on the standard of adjudication in the banding movement.


Read

Read impressed by Open standards

September 13, 2009
Our top adjudicator was impressed by the overall standard he heard at the weekend — especially the winners.


Pallhuber

Composer delight at Titan hit

September 13, 2009
Composer Hermann Pallhuber enjoyed all 18 performances of his work on the weekend — and he may well be writing more for bands too.


Gay

Gay enjoys Mahler inspired Open

September 13, 2009
Bram Gay has enjoyed his Mahler over the years — and Saturday was no different.


Childs

Childs wows Last Night Prom

July 26, 2009
4BR talks to exclusively to David Childs, composer Karl Jenkins, Emma Carr and Bob Childs after the euph star wows the Last Night Welsh Proms.


Philip Cobb

Cobb takes LSO hot seat

July 16, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Philip Cobb on his appointment as the new joint principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra.


Childs

Childs delight at World win

July 15, 2009
Cory's MD tells of his delight at their World Championship success in Kerkrade.


Childs

Childs delight at English victory

July 06, 2009
Black Dyke's MD tells 4BR of his delight at English National win.


Wycliffe Gordon

Gordon set for Cory debut

June 18, 2009
4BR talks to trombone star Wycliffe Gordon and MD Robert Childs ahead of Cory's 125th Anniversary Concert in Cardiff this weekend.


Read

David Read MBE

June 14, 2009
Top adjudicator talks of his delight at his MBE Award in Queen's Birthday Honours List.


Brett Baker

Baker set for BTS Workshop

May 28, 2009
Brett Baker talks to 4BR about this weekend's British Trombone Society workshop.


Garry Cutt

Cutt's delight at seventh heaven

May 27, 2009
There was no happier man than Garry Cutt at Cambridge — as he directed Fodens to their seventh Masters title.


Tovey

Tovey delight at Masters appearance

May 27, 2009
Bram Tovey enjoyed his weekend at the Masters — the sights and sounds too it seemed!


mAURICE mURPHY

Murphy pays tribute to Evans

May 27, 2009
One of the world's greatest trumpeters, Maurice Murphy, pays his own personal tribute to his friend and Masters Dedicated Service recipient, Richard Evans.


Glyn Williams

Williams does it again

May 27, 2009
Glyn Williams took the 4BR Best Instrumentlaist prize at the Masters — and he told 4BR just how he did it...


Broadbent

Lost in space and time?

May 27, 2009
4BR talked exclusively to Derek Broadbent on the weekend to find out just where the judges felt the Masters was won and lost...


Farr

The Devil rides again!

May 26, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Ray Farr after he announces plans to set Robert the Devil free again — 147 years after it was last played at a major contest...


Thornton

Thornton set for Lower Brass lead

May 22, 2009
4BR talks to David Thornton as he prepares to lead the Lower Brass Spotlight at the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival.


Evans

Not one, but two awards for Evans

May 15, 2009
4BR talks to Richard Evans follwoing the news of him receiving not one, but two very special awards...


Pallhuber

Titan tells us more...

May 14, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Hermann Pallhuber after 'Titan's Progress' was chosen as the test piece for the British Open in September.


MD John Ward

Trophy time for Milnrow

May 13, 2009
John Ward, MD of United Norwest Co-op Milnrow tells 4BR how it feels to be the Senior Trophy champions


Childs

Black Dyke release Festival details

May 12, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Dr Nicholas Childs ahead of the forthcoming Black Dyke Arts Festival.




Banding podcast

Podcast: That's Not Banding — Episode 15

February 4 • More musings and entertainment from the Brighouse pairing of Chris and Tom — from contest nerves to Norwegian contesting...


Cory

New tuba lead at Cory

February 4 • Cory confirm the permanent signing of Will Marston as their new principal Eb tuba.


City of Coventry

Shanks to lead masterclass in Coventry

February 4 • Chris Shanks will lead a great open day of masterclass playing and performing at Coventry City Salvation Army Band in April — so sign up.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 4 • More great brass band and military band music to enjoy from Martin and Julie.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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