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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.


Roberts

Roberts and Rothwell revel in Shield victory

May 12, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to David Roberts, MD of the in form Rothwell Temperance Band following their thrilling Grand shield victory.


Boddice

Boddice tells how Contest Music was won and lost…

May 12, 2009
Nigel Boddice tells 4BR just how Rothwell and GUS won through from the Grand Shield – and where others lost it on Contest Music.


Williams getting interviewed

Marsden's Cup of Delight

May 12, 2009
Marsden's MD Glyn Williams tells 4BR about his band's success at the Senior Cup.


Childs

Childs delight at Euro double

May 05, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Dr Robert Childs after he led Cory in their succesful defence of their European title.




4BR Review

4BR Review: Annual Awards nominations broadcast

December 16 • The long list nominees for the 2025 4BR Awards will be revealed in a special live broadcast on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm — so why not join us and see if you agree with our choices.


Oldroyd

Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus

December 16 • The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.


Frans Violet

Willebroek reaches new audiences with primetime television slot

December 16 • The talents of the European champion were enjoyed by a nationwide television audience in Belgium.


We are going on a bear hunt

Leyland to go on a bear hunt...

December 16 • There will be plenty of family fun in 2026 for supporters of Leyland Band — as they lead the musical accompaniment to a classic bear hunt.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


wantage silver band

December 17 • . Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall..


Banks Brass Band

December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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