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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…




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


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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