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5 minute masterclass with Ross Dunne
The Besson tenor horn artist talks about harnessing the right wind power...
May 22, 2020
Hit me with your rhythm stick...
Paul Fisher latest 'Learning Through Music' video gets us into the rhythmic groove like an early morning Ian Dury and the Blockheads......
May 22, 2020
Brass Band Summer School offers virtual experience
The oldest Brass Band Summer School course in the UK has taken the most modern approach to overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions with an innovative virtual course for delegates packed full of on-line musical experiences.
May 21, 2020
Get your lips around that tonight...
The latest Brass Bands England's Development Programme Online seminar cover the embouchure with Paul Cosh.
May 21, 2020
4BR Shop: Denis Wick 4BR cornet mouthpiece
The classic Denis Wick mouthpiece ready and waiting for you...
May 21, 2020
New leadership at top at Stavanger
The respected Anders Rydberg takes over the Chairman and Board Leader role from Ulf Rosenberg at the Norwegian champion.
May 21, 2020
Mechanics make live music production work
A livestream concert from an empty hall, but packed full of great music, is to take place next month in Massachusetts featuring top pro stars Christopher Martin and Toby Oft.
May 21, 2020
Arfon Owen's waiting speaking Italian...
Maybe not, but the Yamaha artist is the next guest on the Italian Brass Band's live-streamed interview this evening...
May 21, 2020
4BR Shop: Steven Mead Euphonium Song Book: Vol 1
A great way to expand your solo repertoire during the lockdown from Steven Mead
May 21, 2020
BBE launch Part 4 of contesting survey
Brass Bands England has launched the latest section of its survey into the current state of the UK contesting movement.
May 21, 2020
4BR Shop: Heavy Bottom Cap for Prestige Cornet (silver)
Add to the prestige with the heavy bottom cap at a brilliantly reduced price...
May 21, 2020
On-line Oscars at Elland
Not even the Coronavirus pandemic can stop the Elland Band from dressing to impress at their annual awards night.
May 21, 2020
4BR Shop: Fusion Cornet Urban Gig Bag
A brilliant cornet gig bag at a brilliant price from Band Supplies...
May 21, 2020
Sense of optimism in Holmestrand
There is a real sense of musical optimism in parts of Norway as the COVID-19 restrictions start to be eased.
May 21, 2020
Midweek Quiz: What's the link?
Come up with the link and tell us why and there are some great brass band CDs to be won...
May 20, 2020
New work helps angels to keep caring
A new work for brass bands by composer Karl Whelan will help support NHS Charities Together.
May 20, 2020
NI Festival of Brass cancelled
The popular Festival of Brass event organised by the Brass Band League Northern Ireland has been cancelled.
May 20, 2020
Enjoy vintage Brighouse & Rastrick
You can enjoy a rare film of Brighouse & Rastrick Band from 1965 thanks to the archive at the British Film Institute.
May 20, 2020
Call made to help commemorate VJ Day
The organisers of the 75th anniversary of VJ Day are looking for cornet players to help mark the end of the Second World War.
May 20, 2020
Radio: Sunday Bandstand
Join Chris Helme on his regular Sunday slot — or at any time of the day, any day, for some great brass band music...
May 19, 2020
BBE seeks 2020 Conference Award nominations
Brass Bands England is seeking nominations for its awards in innovation, lifetime achievement, social impact and services to youth.
May 19, 2020
Llwydcoed's Prayer answered
Welsh band's 'Little Prayer' request met with wonderful response by its creator Dame Evelyn Glennie.
May 19, 2020
Geneva welcomes McCann to development and performance role
The legendary cornet player joins the Geneva Group as a Development Consultant & Performance Artist.
May 18, 2020
Kapitol Promotions issues National Finals statement
Organisers will make final decision in July to whether or not Cheltenham and Albert Hall events will take place.
May 18, 2020
Cory to take lead on indoor unity
The world's number 1 ranked band will be leading the way once again with their latest musical call for unity...
May 17, 2020
