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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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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…
The Sparke Report
January 20, 2009
Adjudicator Philip Sparke tells 4BR how and why the Mineworkers title was won by Redbridge Brass in Skegness on the weekend.
Wise and wonderful
January 20, 2009
Redbridge MD reveals just how much work went into winning the Mineworkers title.
Sheppard's winning flock
January 20, 2009
Blackburn & Darwen MD, Nick Sheppard tells 4BR how his band took the First Section title in an exciting and slightly confusing play off.
Perfect record for Murrill
January 20, 2009
East London Brass make it two out of two for Jayne Murill as the MD enjoys a fantastic weekend of musical success at Skegness.
Piece of cake for Eccles
January 20, 2009
MD Les Webb talks to 4BR about how Eccles Borough enjoy their trip to Skegness – especially after taking the Fourth Section title for a second successive year.
Eikanger prepare for 60th celebrations
January 16, 2009
The reigning Norwegian champion Eikanger Bjorsvik has told 4BR that they are working hard towards making 2009 a year to remember – a year in which they celebrate their 60th anniversary of their formation.
Cutt explains B&R decision
January 15, 2009
Fodens MD reveals to 4BR just how he was approached to conduct Brighouse & Rastrick at the Yorkshire Regionals this year.
Masters announce 20th anniversary line up
January 15, 2009
Philip Biggs talks to 4BR about the plans for the 2009 All England Masters International — including the line up of bands and celebratory events planned for the weekend.
The world is not enough?
January 13, 2009
Robert Childs talks exclusively to 4BR about his plans for 2009 – and how he hopes to make Cory’s 125th anniversary a memorable one.
Morrison accepts new Brighouse role
January 12, 2009
Alan Morrison has spoken to 4BR about accepting a new conducting role at Brighouse & Rastrick.
