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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...'
4BR Friday Interview with Rex Richardson
November 12, 2021
We catch up with the American trumpet star looking forward to connecting to the brass band world again...
Enjoy the best of the best at Brass in Concert
November 09, 2021
If you can't make it to Gateshead then all you have to do is tune in, sit back and relax — and its all there for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home...
A celebration of diverse composer talent...
November 08, 2021
We talk to Dr Robert Childs about a concert celebrating the rich diversity of compositional talent that the RWCM&D Brass Band will be exploring under his baton this week.
The best of the best at Brass in Concert
November 04, 2021
The best youth and elite level bands will be providing the brass band entertainment at Sage Gateshead later this month.
4BR Interview with Joseph Alessi
November 04, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great New York Philharmonic Orchestra trombone star as he prepares to premiere a work written for him by Philip Sparke with Brass Band of Battle Creek at the huge Midwest Clinic in Chicago in December.
Crowdfunding essentials for free tonight
November 03, 2021
4BR talks to BBE Development Manager Dr Alex Parker about this evening's BBE free Crowdfunder seminar. With bands needing much needed cash the Crowdfunder scheme offers an ideal opportunity to make the most of Christmas generosity.
The best young entertainers are coming to BiC
October 28, 2021
There are some brilliant youth bands competing at the Youth Brass in Concert Championships this year — so make sure you book your tickets to see them in action or enjoy the performances live streamed to your home...
The Entertainers are coming...
October 25, 2021
The countdown is on for the Brass in Concert Championships — with brilliant entertainment guaranteed
Want to write for brass bands?
October 13, 2021
4BR talks to composer and conductor Andy Duncan about his iWrite composing modules which aim to enable brass band lovers to start composing for the brass band medium — from hymn tunes to test-pieces...
Remembering Bram Gregson & Friends
October 11, 2021
Edward Gregson talks about the life and musical legacy of his elder brother which he has curated on a new double CD release.
Recalling Ratby's National heroics
October 08, 2021
4BR catches up with Mareika Gray to talk about Ratby Co-operative's remarkable fifth place finish at the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall — one that came in just a three week period of preparation.
Heroic reflections with Russell Gray
October 07, 2021
4BR catches up with Foden's winning conductor to talk about his third National title success and how he approached the score to Bruce Broughton's test piece to do it with the band at the Albert Hall on the weekend.
Finding out about the sounds of Ghost Cinemas
September 30, 2021
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Liz Lane about bringing the ambient sound of old cinemas back to life with Steven Mead and a Wurley Bird...
Talking Area test pieces
September 23, 2021
We talk to Kapitol Promotions Ltd Music Panel member Sandy Smith about the choice of 2022 Regional test pieces — and the reasons behind them.
