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EBBA

German delight at B Section victory

May 05, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Franz Matysiak of the new B Section European champions, 3ba brass of Germany.


Childs

Cory ready for battle

April 29, 2009
4BR talks to Cory MD Robert Childs just 36 hours before he leads his band into European battle.


van der Roost

Ancient Times await in Ostend

April 29, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Jan Van der Roost, composer of the 2009 European test piece, 'From Ancient Times'.


Rosenberg

Rosenberg ready for Euro

April 29, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg ahead of the 32nd European Championships in Belgium.


Childs

Childs delight at Welsh Award

April 16, 2009
Dr Robert Childs has spoken of his delight at winning the prestigious Welsh Guild of Music Award.


Dobson

Dobson relishes National experience

April 16, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to composer Simon Dobson about his recent stint with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


Porthouse

Gloucester glory for Porthouse

April 08, 2009
4BR talks to Ian Porthouse after he directs Gloucestershire Youth to the Intermediate Section title at Manchester on the weekend.


Pope

Pope Alan the Sixth

April 08, 2009
4BR talks to Alan Pope after his amazing band of youngsters at Camborne Youth did it again in Manchester – winning a National Youth title for a sixth time.


Sellers

Super Sellers take National crown

April 06, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Mark Bousie, the delighted and very busy MD of the new Advanced National Youth Champions, Sellers International Youth.


RNCM

Smithy cast as National Champions

April 06, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Lee Rigg, MD of the new Training Section National Youth Champions, Smithy Bridge Primary School.


Coper

Skyline view from PLC

April 03, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Paul Lovatt-Cooper about his new work for the National Youth Championships this weekend.


Bousie

2009 Ohio Brass Arts Festival

April 01, 2009
Fairey's Mark Bousie recently enjoyed his trip to taste the playing at the 2009 Ohio Brass Arts Festival.


Broadbent

Broadbent defines conflict position

April 01, 2009
The Chairman of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators talks to 4BR about ABBA’s position in respect to adjudicator’s conflicts of interest.


Roberts

Roberts revels in Rothwell rise

March 11, 2009
4BR has talked exclusively to Rothwell MD Dave Roberts, after he led his band to the Championship title at Bradford on the weekend.


Law

Law's new order in Bradford

March 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Norman Law after he leads Wakefield Metropolitan to First Section success at Bradford.


Beckley

Holme from Holme for Beckley

March 11, 2009
4BR talks to Duncan Beckley after he returns to Holme Silver and leads them to Second Section success at Bradford.


Garforth

Once and the future for Garforth

March 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Steven Bailey after he led the young band of Garforth to Third Section success at Bradford.


Maltby

Maltby mine a rich seam of form

March 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Terry Clifford after he led a resurgent Maltby Miners to success at Bradford in the Fourth Section.


Nick Childs

A Dyke double?

March 06, 2009
4BR talks to Black Dyke MD Nicholas Childs ahead of the band's defence of their Yorkshire Regional title this coming Sunday.


Cutt

Cutt delight

March 04, 2009
4BR talks to the man who directed Fodens to their record equalling success at Blackpool to find out just how he did it — again...


Wardle

Conway celebrates hat trick

March 03, 2009
4BR has talked to Wardle Anderson MD, Sean Conway after he led his band to a hat trick of regional titles courtesy of the fives of Pentacle.


Oldham Lees

Nap hand for Collins

March 03, 2009
4BR has talked to Oldham (Lees) MD, John Collins, after he directed his band to their own bit of Regional history on the weekend.


Dobcross

Moore the merrier

March 03, 2009
Grenville Moore talks to 4BR after steering Dobcross Silver to their first area title since 1976 at Blackpool.


Eccles

Seaside delight for Eccles

March 03, 2009
4BR talks to Les Webb, MD of the Eccles Band after they finally brought their seaside form to Blackpool to take the Fourth Section title.


Cutt

Cutt above the rest?

February 27, 2009
4BR talks to Fodens MD Garry Cutt ahead of the band's defence of their North West title on Sunday.




British Open judges

Adjudication panel announced for British Open Championship

June 23 • Another move to the future for the British Open as Stephen Roberts, Anne Crookston and David Hirst are confirmed as the judges for the 171st Championship event at Symphony Hall in September.


Liberty Brass Band

Report & Result: 2025 Mountain Brass in Concert

June 23 • Liberty Brass Band wins the first Swiss 'Brass in Concert' entertainment title


Bugle

Report & Results: 2025 West of England Bandsmens Festival

June 23 • Camborne retain their Royal Trophy credentials as gain a huge haul of silverware in Bugle, as St Austell, Shrewton Silver, Illogan Sparnon Silver, St Austell Youth and Carharrack & St Day Silver also head home with titles.


Hepworth

Report & Result: 2025 Blackburn & Darwen March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 23 • Hepworth showcase their grand march and hymn tune talents as they take the honours and £1000 first prize at the popular event.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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