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Wadsworth delivers verdict on Scottish Challenge Shield
December 02, 2008
Adjudicator Kevin Wadsworth tells 4BR just how the Scottish Challenge Shield was won and lost.
Katsikaris tells it as it is in Scottish Challenge Cup
December 02, 2008
Adjudicator Jason Katsikaris tells 4BR about his thoughts on the good, the bad, and the problems of razzing in the Challenge Cup on the weekend.
Scotland lead the youth way
December 02, 2008
SABBA Development Officer tells 4BR that he feels Scotland leads the youth way after a weekend of banding enjoyment at Perth Concert Hall.
Besson standard bearer at Scottish Open
December 02, 2008
Besson representative Tim Barrett tells 4BR that Besson sees Scotland as important standard bearer for their continued investment British banding scene.
Building a band fit for a Kingdom
December 02, 2008
Kingdom Brass has invested heavily in long term plans for future generations, if their recent appearance at the Scottish Youth Championships is anything to go by…
Dalmellington delight
December 02, 2008
Conductor tells 4BR how Dalmellington Youth plays an integral part in the development of young players to secure the future of the senior band.
No growing pains at Abbey
December 02, 2008
Continuing our Scottish Open coverage, Musical Director Cameron Mabon tells 4BR that Abbey Brass Jedforest have plenty of growth plans for the future.
Fowles joy at first time Scottish success
December 01, 2008
Scottish Co-op conductor tells 4BR that a combination of hard graft and musical determination paid off at Perth.
Judges realistic about St Magnus halves
December 01, 2008
Never has the cliché it was a game of two halves, been as accurate as it was at the Scottish Open...
Scottish Arts Council praise Youth progress
December 01, 2008
Scottish Arts Council tells 4BR of their delight at the way in which youth brass banding in Scotland is starting to flourish.
Judges hail fantastic Scottish Youth standards
December 01, 2008
The judges at the Scottish Youth Championships were literally blown away by the standard of playing on show on the weekend – from Novices to Senior youngsters.
Undisputed number 1
November 20, 2008
Bob Childs talks to 4BR about the recent Brass in Concert win, being the number 1 band in the world and the plans for the Cory future.
Solo success for David Childs
November 20, 2008
David Childs has spoken to 4BR about his personal delight at winning the prestigious Solo Awasrd at Brass in Concert — and his plans for the future.
Haakon proves to be the good, bad and ugly
September 29, 2008
Melvin White and Steve Sykes were looking for something extra in the First Section.
Sympathy for test results in Second Section
September 29, 2008
Adjudicator Jim Davies has plenty of sympathy after stern Second Section test.
No punches pulled in Third Section
September 29, 2008
Kevin Wadsworth and Stan Lippeatt pull no punches with the strings in the Third Section.
Shipping forecast in Fourth
September 29, 2008
Richard Evans speaks of the forgotten art of Shipbuilding in the Fourth Section.
Best ever for organisers
September 29, 2008
Philip Morris of Kapitol Promotions delighted at 2008 event.
Gregson enjoys terrific accolade
September 14, 2008
The performances of Rococo Variations produced a terrific musical accolade for the composer Edward Gregson on the weekend.
Judges praise Gregson test piece
September 14, 2008
The three men in the box certainly enjoyed themselves on what was a long day of work — thanks to a very fine test piece it seems...
Williams emulates new wife
September 14, 2008
Fodens star euphonium player Glyn Williams had a great weekend at Symphony Hall — even getting to emulate his wife.
Judges full of praise for winners – and runners up
June 28, 2008
Adjudicators delighted with standard of performances – but bemoan lack of opportunity for top two to gain European entry.
Morgan delighted at third year
June 28, 2008
British Federation Chairman expresses delight at running of English National Contest at Preston.
