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Morris

Kapitol investment

February 27, 2009
4BR talks to Philip Morris of Kapitol Promotions ahead of the Regional Championships.


Withington

Withington's Sound of Music

February 26, 2009
4BR talks to Allan Withington about his latest musical project — the true story behind the Sound of Music...Cue Julie Andrews?


Sykes

All Syked Up

February 24, 2009
Stephen Sykes talks to 4BR after taking the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Musician title in Manchester on the weekend.


Davoren

Davoren delight

February 23, 2009
Young MD talks to 4BR following his debut top section success at the Welsh Open with BTM on the weekend.


PLC

PLC talks to 4BR about 'Within Blue Empires'

February 19, 2009
Paul Lovatt-Cooper has spoken exclusively to 4BR following the announcement of 'Within Blue Empires' as the set work for the English Nationals.


Wilby

Wilby delight at Naxos hit

February 18, 2009
4BR talks to Philip Wilby after the latest release of his works hits the Naxos top 10.


Dan Price

The Price is Right

February 18, 2009
4BR talks to composer Dan Price about his Second Section set work, 'New World Sketches'.


Harper

Harper happy after Yeovil hat trick

February 11, 2009
Philip Harper talks to 4BR about notching up a hat trick of wins at Yeovil on the weekend.


Westacott

Westacott delight at Grimey appointment

February 11, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Robert Westacott about his appointment at Grimethorpe.


Gregson

Elite Norwegian thoughts

February 10, 2009
4BR talks exclusively with Edward Gregson and Cathrine Winnes Trevino about the bands and performances in the Elite Division in Bergen.


Winnes

First Norwegian thoughts

February 10, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Cathrine Winnes Trevino about the standard of playing on show in the First Division in Bergen on the weekend.


Dijkstra

Third and Fourth Norwegian thoughts

February 10, 2009
4BR talks exclusively to Jappie Dijkstra about his thoughts on the playing on show in Bergen in the Third and Fourth Divisions on the weekend.


Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh delight at RNCM Festival

February 03, 2009
Paul Hindmarsh talks to 4BR about his delight at the success of the recent RNCM Festival of Brass.


Scott

Scott free!

February 03, 2009
Composer Andy Scott talks to 4BR about his latest work 'A World Within' and his desire to produce a test piece for a band contest.


Mead

Mead enjoys the hard life

February 03, 2009
Steven Mead talks exclusively to 4BR about the hard life of being an international euphonium star as well as the hard graft of helping produce a new baritone..


Tovey

Tovey delight at Fodens appearance

February 02, 2009
Bramwell Tovey talks exclusively to 4BR about what he has been up to of late – from Fodens at the RNCM, to his new work for violin and band, and his amazingly busy international schedule.


Rex Richardson

T Rex!

February 02, 2009
Trumpeter Rex Richardson talks exclusively to 4BR following his performance of the Pete Meechan’s ‘Apophenia’ at the RNCM Festival of Brass.


Chris Jeans

All in the Jeans

February 02, 2009
Youth Brass 2000 MD, Chris Jeans tells 4BR of his enjoyment at directing his band to an Action Research triumph in Blackpool on Sunday.


Withington

Business as usual for Withington

January 29, 2009
Allan Withington talks exclusively to 4BR about the Norwegian Nationals, his Conductors Summer School and 'business as usual' at Grimethorpe.


King

David King — Brighouse's $6 million dollar man

January 27, 2009
Professor David King has spoken exclusively to 4BR about his decision to return to top level banding with Brighouse & Rastrick.


Hammonds Saltaire logo

Hammonds return

January 26, 2009
4BR has been informed that one of the most iconic names in Yorkshire banding is set to return at Bradford.


Crowther

Crowther departs from Grimethorpe

January 23, 2009
Shaun Crowther talks exclusively to 4BR about his decision to leave Grimethorpe and what has been going on since the departure of Roger Webster from the band.


Hindmarsh

Hindmarsh excited by RNCM highlights

January 23, 2009
RNCM Festival of Brass Artistic Director Paul Hindmarsh has spoken to 4BR about the forthcoming highlights of the Vinter inspired weekend in Manchester.


Cumby

Cumby delight

January 22, 2009
The Butlins Best Soloist talks exclusively to 4BR about her delight at winning the Geoff Dove Award – as well her interesting background and entry into the mysterious world of top section brass banding…


Shirebrook in Unison

January 22, 2009
MD Mark Wilcockson talks to 4BR about how his band retained its Butlins Third Section title and how he may get a bit of a reputation for cruising bars looking for new players…




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


James Garlick

BMus (Hons), QTS
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Tutor


               

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