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4BR Friday Interview with Philip Sparke
May 21, 2021
4BR catches up with the renowned composer after it was announced that he has become an Honorary Member of the American Bandmasters' Association — an accolade given to just three other English musicians in its history.
4BR Thursday Interview with Major Stewart Halliday
May 20, 2021
4BR talks to Major Stewart Halliday who will be taking up a new appointment as Director of Music of the Band of the Coldstream Guards after leading them out at the FA Cup Final last weekend...
4BR Wednesday interview with Dr Alex Parker of BBE
May 19, 2021
4BR talks to Dr Alex Parker, at Brass Bands England for the latest update on advice and guidance available for bands in England wishing to go back to rehearsals under Covid-19 regulations from May 17th.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Dr Keith Wilkinson
May 18, 2021
4BR talks to the hugely respected English conductor after he announces his retirement as Musical Director of the Brass Band of Western Reserve which he helped found in 1997.
Brass Things Review: Rejano Trombone practice mutes
May 18, 2021
Our resident testing expert Jonathan Pippen gets to grips with the new practice mutes from Rejano
4BR Monday Interview with Fran Matthews
May 17, 2021
4BR talks to the Director of Awards at the Ivors Academy to find out more behind the categories and eligibility for nominations for this year — and how it will include works from brass band composers.
Supporting the new National Youth Band Bursary Scheme
May 17, 2021
Cory MD Philip Harper is one of banding's leading personalities supporting the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Bursary Scheme.
Elland look for help after flood damage
May 16, 2021
4BR talks to Samantha Harrison as the Elland Silver Band organisation looks to quickly recover after a burst pipe floods their bandroom and causes thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Remembering 6845815
May 14, 2021
We talk to composer Dan Jenkins about the world premiere of his work that commemorates the exact time and date of the Hiroshima atomic bomb — to be given by the brass section of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
4BR Friday Interview with Dr Jennifer Oliverio
May 14, 2021
4BR talks to Fountain City's principal cornet Dr Jennifer Oliverio about her up-coming CD project 'Enigma', her inspirations and how she is looking forward to a return to performing with her band.
4BR Thursday Interview with Gary Fountain
May 13, 2021
4BR talks to the hugely respected soprano player of the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army to find out more about what he has been up to over the past year or so — and to find out more about his new teaching venture...
4BR Wednesday interview with Prof Nicholas Childs
May 12, 2021
4BR talks to the Black Dyke Director of Music as his Queensbury Band looks forward to a return to the concert and contest platforms — both indoors and out..
4BR Tuesday Interview with Margie Antrobus
May 11, 2021
4BR talks to the educator, performer and conductor with a passion for teaching and helping develop musicians — both young and a bit older...
Vulpes Vulpes inspires Saggers to victory...
May 10, 2021
Composer Paul Saggers claims the prestigious O/Mordent Composer competition prize with a work inspired by the fantastic Mr Fox...
4BR Monday Interview with Simon Dobson
May 10, 2021
4BR talks to the Ivors Award winning composer following the announcement that his work, 'The Turing Test' performed by Valaisia Brass Band has been voted the 'Favourite Own Choice Performance' at the European Championships since 2003.
4BR Friday Interview with Mike Lovatt
May 07, 2021
4BR talks in depth with the trumpet star — from Phantom and Education cuts to the launch of his new Brass Pack band, exciting new recording projects — and even a bit of home baking...
4BR Thursday Interview with Jasper Dommett
May 06, 2021
4BR talks to composer Jasper Dommett as he prepares for the premiere of his opera 'Coram Boy' which will be broadcast from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff on Friday 7th May.
4BR Wednesday Interview with Chris Walters of the Musicians' Union
May 05, 2021
4BR talks to the Musicians' Union to find out more about their response to the proposal to reduce higher education funding for music and other subjects in England by 50%.
Celebrating 130 years of Woolston Brass
May 05, 2021
The most famous and most successful band in New Zealand in celebrating its 130th anniversary this year.
4BR Tuesday Interview with Robbert Vos
May 04, 2021
4BR catches up with the Dutch euphonium star to find out more about his plans for the future.
4BR Emerging Player Profile: Luke Barker
May 04, 2021
4BR talks to the talented player who has just claimed the Geneva Heritage Cornet title by impressing Phillip McCann and Kirsty Abbotts.
4BR Monday Interview with David Gordon-Shute
May 03, 2021
4BR talks to Onyx Brass founder member David Gordon-Shute about the ensemble's much anticipated new CD release — one inspired by emotive strands of personal and musical legacy.
Report & Results: Geneva Heritage Cornet Competition
May 01, 2021
Luke Barker of Flowers Band claims the Geneva Heritage Cornet first prize as some wonderfully talented youngsters will also benefit from masterclass tuition from Phillip McCann and Kirsty Abbots.
4BR Friday Interview with Brian Rankine
April 30, 2021
4BR catches up with the great Scottish cornet and trumpet player to look back in time over a remarkable 60 year musical career — and one that was marked at its start by a wonderful presentation.
4BR Wednesday Interview with Emma Barnett
April 28, 2021
4BR finds out more about an exciting two day Brass Academy being hosted by Opera North — one which will give a fantastic opportunity for young players to work with their brass stars.
