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Interview with Dr David Thornton

Dr David Thornton reflects back on a highly successful RNCM International Brass Band Festival

David Thornton
  Dr David Thornton enjoyed his first taste of being Artistic Director of the showcase festival

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton at the end of the 2024 event in Manchester.

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Tredeagr

Horn return at Tredegar

June 2 • Ross Dunne returns to Tredegar as the Welsh band prepares to say a fond farewell to a student stalwart.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: March from 'The Love for Three Oranges' (Prokofiev arr. Keith M. Wilkinson)

June 2 • A juicy little concert march from Prokofiev arranged by Keith Wilkinson is just right to add a bit of musical sunshine to your events.


David Morton

Report & Result: 2024 Oslo Brassfestival

June 2 • Brottum leads the way at the recent festival of musical inclusion in Oslo.


EverReady

EverReady strengthens community links with new ensemble

June 2 • A new EverReady Community Band has played its first bars of music (in between the chatter and fun)


Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Thurlston Band

Sunday 2 June • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW


PEMBERTON OLD WIGAN DW BRASS BANDS - Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

Friday 7 June • St. Michaels Church. Duke street. Wigan WN1 2BJ


Bellshill Salvation Army Band - Guest Soloist Tom Hutchinson (The Cory Band)

Saturday 8 June • Uddington Old Parish Church, Old Glasgow Road Uddington. G71 7HF


Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Sale Brass

Sunday 9 June • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW


West Midlands Police Band - Sovereign Brass and Brett Baker (Trombone)

Sunday 23 June • Tipton Green Methodist Church. Park Lane West. Tipton. Sandwell. DY1 4QF


West Midlands Police Band

June 1 • Join our team of dedicated musicians! We're seeking a 4th tuba player (BBb or Eb Bass) to join us. Rehearsals are held in a friendly atmosphere every Wednesday at 19:30 at Chelmsley Wood Police Station, Birmingham (Junction 7, M6).(Junction 7, M6).


Crewe Brass

June 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a SOLO CORNET player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

June 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for BACKROW CORNET players to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

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