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Porthouse

Interview with Ian Porthouse

May 16, 2020
4BR talks to the Tredegar MD following the announcement that he will be the recipient of the 2020 Iles Medal.


Porthouse and Tovey

Porthouse and Tovey to receive Iles and Mortimer Medals

May 13, 2020
Ian Porthouse and Bramwell Tovey are the recipients of the 2020 Iles and Mortimer Medals from the Worshipful Company of Musicians.


Tredeagr

Tredegar bake up potato link with Lucas for NHS

May 03, 2020
The Welsh champion links up with Little Britain star Matt Lucas for a special rendition of his charity fund raising song, 'Thank You Baked Potato' for the FeedNHS initiative.


Lyaland

Innsbruck Promenade Concert Series cancelled

April 21, 2020
The prestigious summer series of concerts at the famous Hofburg Imperial Palace have been cancelled — but will return once more in 2021.


Tredegar Band

World Rankings — April update

April 14, 2020
The latest update of the Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com World Rankings sees considerable change throughout the table following the busy contest season.


Pointers

Porthouse Pointers No 3

April 07, 2020
The Porthouse pointers on how to improve your double and triple tonguing techniques


Ian Porthouse

Porthouse Pointers No 2

April 03, 2020
Ian Porthouse puts Harry through his daily practice paces — this time with the focus on articulation.


tred

Welsh champion cancels concert performance

March 16, 2020
Tredegar Town Band has cancelled its concert that was to be held in Penarth this weekend due to the ongoing advice over the Coronavirus pandemic


Beaumaris

Report & Results: 2020 Welsh Regional Championships

February 29, 2020
Tredegar retains Welsh title with section victories for BTM, Taff Vale, Seindorf Beaumaris and Cwmtawe in Swansea.


Tredeagr

Double Tales for Tredegar

February 26, 2020
Welsh Champion opens its doors for two nights as they prepare for the defence of their title.


Tredegar

No more Mari Christmas at Tredegar

December 24, 2019
Welsh champion says a fond farewell to their Norwegian trombone player as they welcome a familiar face back to the ranks for 2020.


Porthouse

Porthouse enjoys Japanese inspiration

December 22, 2019
Ian Porthouse has been enjoying his first trip to Japan to carry on the inspirational brass band work of the great Richard Evans.


Tredegar

New solo euph at Tredegar

December 17, 2019
Yu-Han Yang becomes the new solo euphonium at Welsh Champion


Van Looy

Van Looy steps out for latest release

November 14, 2019
Glenn Van Looy's latest CD release sees the Belgian star showcase three major concertos...


Porthouse

Porthouse leads Lydney trainers young and old

October 31, 2019
Ian Porthouse and tutors from Welsh champion Tredegar lead a great training day for players of all ages and abilities in Lydney.


Tom Stoneman

Hands-on help for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire student

October 24, 2019
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's MMus in Brass Band Conducting course has already proved its worth with first year student Tom Stoneman.


Tredegar

Change of Titan venue for Tredegar

October 11, 2019
There has been a last minute change of venue for the Welsh champions visit to Reading this evening.


Tredeagr

Two Titans for Tredegar ahead of Albert Hall

October 08, 2019
The Welsh Champion will host two open rehearsals ahead of their Royal Albert Hall appearance.


Tredegar

Youngsters enjoy a spell of Guard duty...

September 24, 2019
Young players from the Tredegar and Ebbw Valley area have enjoyed some inspirational teaching from stars from the Band of the Welsh Guards...


tREDEAGR

Welsh Champion admits to being Brassic...

September 21, 2019
Tredegar Band enjoy the glamour of being Brassic in Bacup...


Welsh Guards

Tredegar link up with Welsh Guards for weekend of music

September 20, 2019
A special 'Pride of Wales' concert and free workshop sees the Welsh champion link up with the Band of the Welsh Guards.


pORTHOUSE

Tredegar to showcase Dynasty challenge

September 04, 2019
The Welsh Area champion will showcase their British Open repertoire on Peter Graham's set-work ahead of their Symphony Hall challenge.


Patterson

Patterson becomes Yamaha Artist

July 16, 2019
Tredegar solo euphonium joins the international list of Yamaha Performance Artists.


Tredegar

Van Looy makes recording link-up with Welsh Champion

July 05, 2019
Euphonium star Glenn Van Looy will be recording his latest CD with Welsh Champion Tredegar this weekend.


Tredegar

Tredegar to showcase Band of Year programme in Birmingham

June 19, 2019
The Welsh Champion will be showcasing their BrassPass 'Band of the Year' set in a joint concert also featuring major works by Gregson, Wilby and Edward Elgar.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Victories for Tyldesley, Middleton and Darwen Brass at Blackpool with just the Championship and Third Section titles remaining to be claimed in 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


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

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