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Welcome to 4barsrest vision. OK, we may not be winning any Oscars with this but we hope you enjoy our latest venture into the world of television.
David Childs and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Tue, 8 Jan 2019 13:30:27 GMT
4BR travels to Manchester to see euphonium virtuoso David Childs recording four concerto works with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Interview with Simon Dobson
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:09:15 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox recently met up with composer Simon Dobson in Montreux to talk Glass, GRAMMYs and rock and roll..
2018 Swiss National round up
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:20:45 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox rounds up with his final thoughts on what was a memorable 2018 Swiss National Championships in Montreux
State of Play: Episode 1
Thur, 8 Nov 2018 07:50:55 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox is joined by Steven Mead, Tom Davoren and Brett Baker to discuss topics making brass band news at the moment... The discussion covers
Finding out more about the Salford brass band archives
Thur, 8 Nov 2018 20:56:01 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Phil Boardman about some of the gems of brass banding history that can found in the archives at the University of Salford.
Finding out more about student life at Salford
Thurs, 8 Nov 2018 11:18:10 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tom Davoren and students at the University of Salford to find out more about its pioneering brass band studies course
Legends of Brass - Episode 2: David Read (Part 2)
Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:52:55 GMT
Part 2 of 4BR Editor Iwan Fox's interview with David Read MBE...
Legends of Brass - Episode 2: David Read (Part 1)
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:10:18 GMT
In the first of a two part interview 4BR Editor Iwan Fox taks to David Read MBE about his playing career...
Interview with Paul Holland and Luc Vertommen
Sun, 7 Oct 2018 21:02:48 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to 2018 National Championship adjudicators Paul Holland and Luc Vertommen
Looking for music?
Fri, 5 Oct 2018 14:39:52 GMT
nkoda has 30 million pages already and waiting for you, and now they want to help the brass band world too...
Interview with Matilda Lloyd
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:25:06 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets up with trumpet star Matilda Lloyd at the Royal Academy in London ahead of the launch of her debut CD, 'Direct Message'
Interview with Kevin Gibbs of Middleton Band
Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:30:41 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Kevin Gibbs - the conductor of Middleton Band - the new Second Section Champion Band of Great Britain.
Interview with Philip Harper
Sat, 9 Sep 2018 11:31:31 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory MD, Philip Harper after his band claimed the British Open title at Symphony Hall
British Open memories No 4: Garry Cutt
Tue, 4 Sep 2018 07:19:43 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the Marple Maestro - a winner of the British Open Championship title on four occassions
British Open memories No 3: Richard Evans
Mon, 3 Sep 2018 08:30:14 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Richard Evans to find out more about his own British Open memories...
British Open memories No 2: Prof David King
Sat, 1 Sep 2018 22:23:59 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Prof David King about his memories of the British Open Championship
British Open memories No 1: Dr Robert Childs
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 08:40:39 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Dr Robert Childs about his personal memories of the British Open Championship
The changing face of British Open programmes
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 08:51:09 GMT
Iwan Fox looks at the how the British Open programme - and some rules have changed over the past 90 years
The Brass Show No.5: Geneva Group Bandroom
Sat, 18 Aug 2018 11:09:18 GMT
The Brass Show headed to Stockton on Tees for the opening of the brand new Geneva Group Bandroom
The history and mystery of the British Open Shield...
Sun, 19 Aug 2018 19:27:13 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox finds out more about the provenance of the iconic British Open Shield
4BR at the Dean Heritage Centre
Sun, 19 Aug 2018 17:45:55 GMT
4BR visits the Dean Heritage Centre in the histric Forest of Dean to enjoy their brass band heritage weekend.
The Brass Show No.4: The National Childrens Band of Great Britain
Sun, 19 Aug 2018 19:58:57 GMT
The Brass Show headed to Repton to enjoy the music making from the National Childrens Band of Great Britain under Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs
The Brass Show No.3: Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School
Mon, 6 Aug 2018 21:06:20 GMT
The Brass Show headed to the beautiful Hardwick House to meet up with Steven Mead and the delegates and tutors on the 2018 Bolsover Summer School
A contest draw with a difference...
Fri, 3 Aug 2018 13:00:14 GMT
Prof Nicholas Childs and four star tutors on the recent IBBSS course make the draw for the 2018 Brass Showcase event in Johnstone
Legends of Brass - Episode 1: Lyndon Baglin
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 22:53:08 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox meets the legendary euphonium player Lyndon Baglin
God Bless the NHS
Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:11:26 GMT
Tredegar Band continues to help celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS with a special concert in Pontypridd on the weekend
The Pennthorpe Buzzers
Mon, 9 Jul 2018 17:37:57 GMT
A brilliant group from Pennthorpe School in West Sussex have been declared the winners of the BBE/Warwick Music 'Create a Buzz!' competition
The Brass Show No.2: Mike Lovatt
Sat, 1 Jul 2018 07:12:20 GMT
The Brass Show gets to meet the great Mike Lovatt in action on his latest CD project with Foden's Band
Interview with Mark Wilkinson
Sat, 30 Jun 2018 20:52:01 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Mark Wilkinson about their up coming concert appearance with James Morrison
Interview with Kenny Crookston
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:24:24 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston
The Brass Show No.1: 2018 Black Dyke Festival
Sun, 3 Jun 2018 08:13:51 GMT
Iwan Fox enjoys the music making on show at the 2018 Black Dyke Festival at Leeds Town Hall
Interview with David Childs
Mon, 28 May 2018 12:05:40 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to David Childs about his latest American appointment and working on the Edward Gregson Euphonium Concerto
Interview with Edward Gregson
Mon, 28 May 2018 21:04:14 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson about his new Euphonium Concerto written for David Childs
Memories of Allan Withington's 2017 Conducting Course
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:37:42 GMT
Highlights from the 2017 Allan Withington Conducting Course.
Interview with Tim Mutum and Philip Hunt
Sat, 01 Jan 2018 22:58:56 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks about the future of brass band broadcasting with Tim Mutum and Philip Hunt
Interview with Yamaha
Sat, 13 Jan 2018 12:17:20 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Jeremy Smith of Yamaha to find out more about the launch of the brand new Neo and Custom euphonium
Interview with Lito Fontana
Sat, 14 Nov 2017 09:37:15 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Lito Fontana, the inspirational figure behind the success of the Italian National Championships.
Interview with Peter Steiner
Sat, 11 Nov 2017 09:29:02 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Italian trombonist Peter Steiner
Interview with Italian Brass Band
Sat, 11 Nov 2017 09:24:01 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the new 2017 Italian National Champions Italian Brass Band
Interview with Brasskneidl - Die Puschtra Brassband
Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:21:51 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the new 2017 Division 2 Italian National Champions Brasskneidl - Die Puschtra Brassband
Interview with Prof David King
Sat, 14 Oct 2017 10:54:59 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Prof David King following Brihouse & Rastrick's National title winning success.
Interview with Steven Mead
Sat, 09 Sep 2017 17:03:50 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steven Mead about the 2018 Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School
Interview with the DKMS Blood Cancer Charity
Sun, 26 Feb 2017 18:39:37 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Kevin Holdgate and Lisa Nugent of the Blood Cancer Charity DKMS at the North West Regional Championships
Interview with Paul Hindmarsh
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 22:32:30 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM Brass Band Festival Director, Paul Hindmarsh
Interview with Edward Gregson
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 22:24:22 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson at the RNCM Brass Band Festival.
Interview feature with Martin Ellerby and Foden's Band
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 17:07:46 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Martin Ellerby as he works with Foden's Band and conductor James Gourlay ahead of their RNCM Festival performance.
Interview feature with Philip Wilby, Dorthy Gates and Tredegar Band
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 17:04:43 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composers Philip Wilby and Dorothy Gates as well as MD Ian Porthouse of Tredegar Band ahead of their performance at the RNCM Festival
Interview feature with the James University Band
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:56:40 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Kevin Stees and members of the James Madison University Brass Band from the USA about their trip to the RNCM Festival.
Performance of Lode Violet
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:54:08 GMT
The opportunity to enjoy the performance of 'From a Sepia Photograph' by Bramwell Tovey performed by Lode Violet and Foden's Band.
Interview with Gavin Higgins
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:52:11 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Gavin Higgins abut the success of his major ballet work Dark Arteries and his plans for the future.
Interview with Rex Richardson
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:50:08 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the American trumpet star ahead of his performance at the RNCM Brass Band Festival
Interview with James Gourlay
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:48:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to James Gourlay about his work and career in Pittsburgh in the USA and his plans for 2017 and way, way beyond...
Interview with Garry Cutt
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:45:53 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Fairey MD Garry Cutt to find out more about their programme at the recent RNCM Festival and his hopes and aspirations for his band over the coming twelve months.
Interview with Helen Williams
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 13:08:03 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory flugel star Helen Williams about a memorable 2016 and her hopes and aims for the forthcoming contest season.
Interview with Ludovic Neurohr
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 13:03:01 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Swiss composer Ludovic Neurohr about his plans for a inclusive music festival to be held in his home country.
Interview with Mike Lovatt
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:50:34 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great jazz trumpeter Mike Lovatt ahead of him playing music from the iconic Billy May
Interview with Brass for Africa
Sat, 10 Sep 2016 19:09:51 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Chris Fower of the Brass for Africa Charity
Interview with Bram Gay
Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:29:38 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Bram Gay - a musician whose connection with the British Open goes back to 1943.
Interview with Peter Graham
Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:20:33 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to The Triumph of Time composer Peter Graham after the contest day
Interview with Bramwell Tovey.
Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:08:08 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Bramwell Tovey about his work with the National Youth Band and his own future musical plans
Interview with Steven Mead
Fri, 9 Sep 2016 22:52:24 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steven Mead and Adam Rapa about the criteria based adjudication system that Steven hopes will bring clarity to the judging process of contests.
Interview with Philip Smith
Sun, 7 Aug 2016 09:16:21 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the great Philip Smith before he led the 2016 National Youth Band of Great Britain in concert in Morley.
Interview with Mareika Gray
Sat, 6 Aug 2016 09:09:48 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Mareika Gray at the 2016 National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain course
Interview with Edward Gregson
Thu, 4 Aug 2016 09:10:15 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Edward Gregson.
Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs
Thu, 4 Aug 2016 08:59:26 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to IBBSS Leader Prof Nicholas Childs about this year's course in Swansea.
Interview with a trio of first time delegates to the IBBSS
Thu, 4 Aug 2016 08:40:18 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to three players making their first trip to Swansea for the International Brass Band Summer School course.
Interview with Norwegian delegates on the 2016 IBBSS
Thu, 4 Aug 2016 08:33:18 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to two Norwegian delegates on the 2016 IBBSS in Swansea
Interview with Tom Hutchinson
Thu, 4 Aug 2016 08:12:17 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson to find out more about a busy year for the Besson artist...
Interview with James Gourlay
Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:32:05 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to James Gourlay at the 2016 RNCM Brass Band Festival
Interview with Roger Argente
Mon, 21 Sep 2015 12:13:29 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Roger Argente of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra about the forthcoming concert with trumpet star Allen Vizzutti
Interview with Bramwell Tovey (Part 2)
Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:27:12 GMT
In the second part of an exclusive interview available to 4BR, John Barber talks to Bramwell Tovey at the Peter Maxwell Davies Centre at Sandbach School in January as part of the 2015 Sandbach Concert Series.
Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs
Wed, 6 Aug 2014 10:56:51 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to IBBSS Course Director Prof Nicholas Childs in Swansea
Interview with Ignatius Wang
Wed, 6 Aug 2014 10:25:54 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Ignatius Wang from Singapore via the Royal Marines, on his trip to the IBBSS in Swansea
Interview with Haskell Johnson
Wed, 6 Aug 2014 10:20:37 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to euphonium player Haskell Johnson from Barbados who is making his first trip to the IBBSS in Swansea
Interview with Dutch delegates at the IBBSS
Wed, 6 Aug 2014 10:14:10 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the wonderful Dutch delegates at the International Brass Band Summer School in Swansea
Interview with Bramwell Tovey
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 08:31:48 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Bramwell Tovey as he prepares to direct the National Youth Band of Great Britian in concert in Weston super Mare
Interview with Allan Withington
Sat, 12 Apr 2014 08:04:28 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Allan Withington after he led Stavanger to the 2014 North American National title.
Interview with Kevin Stees
Sat, 12 Apr 2014 08:01:45 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Kevin Stees about his work with the collegiate James Madison University Brass Band.
Interview with David Childs and Helen Harrelson
Sat, 12 Apr 2014 07:58:13 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to David Childs and Helen Harrelson about the forthcoming North American Brass Band Summer School in Nova Scotia.
Interview with Dr Stephen Allen
Sat, 12 Apr 2014 07:56:10 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to North American Brass Band Association President, Dr Stephen Allen
Interview with Allan Withington
Fri, 11 Apr 2014 07:53:50 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Allan Withington at the North American Brass Band Championships in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Besson Masterclass No 2: Finger flexibility
Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT
Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffiths work on finger flexibility
Besson Masterclass No 1: Lip flexibility
Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT
Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffiths work on improving lip flexibility.
Interview with Glen Van Looy
Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to 2011 National Championships Best Instrumentalist Award winner, Glen Van Looy
A visit to Denis Wick
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:30:00 GMT
4BR takes a trip to Poole to find out more about the iconic Denis Wick brand.
4BR talks to Dr Nicholas Childs
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Black Dyke MD, Dr Nicholas Childs about his latest project - a DVD about the Golden Age of brass band history and music.
Masterclass No 5: Les Neish - Developing range
Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT
Tuba artist Les Neish explains to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox, how to develop your range as a player. A Goldy Solutions, 4barsrest production by Ian Clowes.
Masterclass No 4: Les Neish - Correct Breathing
Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:00:00 GMT
Tuba artist Les Neish explains to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox, how to breath correctly when playing. A Goldy Solutions, 4barsrest production by Ian Clowes
Masterclass No 3: Steven Mead gets those fingers moving...
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT
In the third of a series of masterclasses, Steven Mead explains the exercises needed to get your fingers moving to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.
Masterclass No 2: Steven Mead and the benefits of long tone playing
Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT
In the second of a series of masterclasses, Steven Mead explains the benefits to be gained by long tone playing to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.
Masterclass No 1: Steven Mead explains the mystery of vibrato
Sun, 11 Nov 2010 11:53:00 GMT
In the first of a series of masterclasses, Steven Mead explains all about the art and mystery of vibrato to 4BR Editor Iwan Fox.
2010 National Championships of Great Britain:Interview with David King
Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:44:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Professor David King after he leads Brighouse & Rastrick to the 2010 National title.
4BR Quiz: Black Dyke quiz question
Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:21:00 GMT
Black Dyke MD Dr Nicholas Childs provides the 4BR quiz question.
2010 British Open: Interview with Alwyn Powell
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:31:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar's stalwart Band Manager Alwyn Powell about how it feels to win the British Open after 60 years of dreaming...
2010 British Open: Interview with Ian Porthouse
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:19:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Ian Porthouse following Tredegar's historic 2010 British Open victory at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
2010 British Open: Interview with Steven Mead
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:26:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steven Mead about his British Open Criteria Based Adjudication experiment.
2010 British Open: Interview with Garry Cutt
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:50:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to one of the most successful British Open conductors of all time - Garry Cutt.
2010 British Open: Welcome to Birmingham
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:12:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a quick tour around Symphony Hall in Birmingham, home to the 2010 British Open Brass Band Championships.
4BR explores the Brass Band Archive
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:49:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox pays a fascinating visit to the Brass Band archive in Wigan.
International Brass Band Summer School
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:07:00 GMT
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to International Brass Band Summer School organisers Dr Robert & Dr Nicholas Childs.
Tips from the Stars #2 - Better home practice
Tue, 29 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT
Martin Winter, Andrew Berryman, Tormod Flaten and Rod Franks give their tips for better home practice.
Q10 - Simon Dobson
Mon, 03 November 2008 19:30:00 GMT
Simon Dobson answers his Q10 for 4barsrest.com
Interview - Garry Cutt
Wed, 14 Sep 2008 03:00:00 GMT
4barsrest talks to the winning musical director of the 2008 British Open Champions, Garry Cutt.
Tips from the Stars #1 - Performing on stage
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Martin Winter, Andrew Berryman, Tormod Flaten and Rod Franks give their tips for performing on stage.
Mastermind - Episode 1
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT
It's quiz time. What do the Scandinavians know about British banding?
