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Wednesday interview with Prof Nicholas Childs
January 26, 2022
We talk to Black Dyke Director Music, Prof Nicholas Childs about the programme his band will perform at the forthcoming RNCM Brass Band Festival in Manchester.
Tuesday interview with Adam Cooke
January 25, 2022
We chat to Adam Cooke, Musical Director of the WFEL Fairey Band ahead of their performance at the forthcoming RNCM Brass Band Festival.
Monday interview with David Thornton
January 24, 2022
We speak to the MD of Grimethorpe Colliery Band and the conductor of the RNCM Brass Band about the repertoire they will perform at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Interview with Peter Bassano
January 23, 2022
We catch up with professional trombonist Peter Bassano to talk about great music, great conductors, great musicians, great stories and recording 'Hey Jude' with The Beatles...
Weekend interview with Mark Heron
January 22, 2022
We speak with Mark Heron, Head of Conducting at the Royal Northern College of Music about ConductIT — a comprehensive set of free digital learning resources aimed at helping aspiring conductors at all levels.
Thursday interview with Alex Parker of BBE
January 20, 2022
We talk to BBE's Alex Parker about the attractions to enjoy at the forthcoming National Youth Championships of Great Britain after the draws were announced.
Wednesday interview with Paul Hindmarsh
January 19, 2022
We catch up with Paul Hindmarsh, the Artistic Director of the RNCM Brass Festival, ahead of the showcase event at the end of the month in Manchester.
Tuesday interview with Paul Cosh
January 18, 2022
We speak to the highly respected player, conductor, teacher and lecturer about his new teaching publication — 'Brass Essentials — An Arban Companion'.
Monday interview with Tom Redmond
January 17, 2022
We speak to the Joint Principal of Chetham's School of Music in Manchester to find out more about their free Brass Academy Day on Sunday 6th February
Interview with Viggo Bjorge
January 16, 2022
We speak with one of Norway's leading banding administrators to find out more about the decision to cancel the 2022 Norwegian National Championships.
Interview with John Maines
January 15, 2022
We catch up with with one of the inspirational figures behind the success of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain over the past 40 years or more..
2021 4BR Band of the Year
December 25, 2021
The National Champion Foden's retains its 4BR Band of the Year accolade.
2021 4BR Conductor of the Year
December 25, 2021
Arsene Duc becomes the 4BR Conductor of the Year for a second time.
2021 4BR Player of the Year
December 25, 2021
The superb Isobel Daws rounds off a memorable year of personal performances by becoming the 2021 4BR Player of the Year.
2021 4BR Test Piece of the Year
December 25, 2021
Edward Gregon's much anticipated 'The World Rejoicing' is the 4BR Test Piece of the Year.
2021 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year
December 25, 2021
The superb Youth Brass 2000 add yet another accolade to their roll of honour as they become the 2021 4BR Lower Section Band of the Year.
2021 4BR Contest Performance of the Year
December 25, 2021
Foden's memorably heroic performances of Bruce Broughton's National Final test-piece claims the 'Contest Performance of the Year' accolade.
2021 4BR Newcomer of the Year
December 25, 2021
The new 'In Concert Series' initiative from the WobPlay.com recording platform claims the 2021 Newcomer of the Year award.
2021 4BR CD of the Year
December 25, 2021
The superb 'Festmusik — A Legacy' CD from Onyx Brass claims the 4BR CD of the Year Award
2021 4BR Solo CD of the Year
December 25, 2021
David King's remarkable 'Resurrection' CD has claimed the 4BR Solo CD of the Year accolade.
Interview with Garry Cutt
December 14, 2021
We catch up with the Marple Maestro after he led a band of legendary champions in concert in Slaithwaite on the weekend.
Interview with John McDonnell MP
December 10, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox finds out why the former Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer has taken up trombone playing — as well as his opinions on the importance of music teaching and services in schools.
Checking the quality...
November 26, 2021
Steven Mead and Roger Webster have been testing the latest batch of Besson euphoniums and cornets to come off the production line in Germany.
Get ready to be entertained...
November 19, 2021
The Brass in Concert Championships take place on Saturday — with the very best youth and elite level bands in the UK providing the brilliant entertainment. So don't miss a single note!
4BR Wednesday interview with Gideon Jukes
November 17, 2021
4BR talks to one half of the acclaimed Tokyo based Music for Isolation musical duo, Gideon Juckes about their forthcoming Christmas CD release with a difference, entitled 'On Christmas Day it Happened So...'
