British Open announces 2024 test-piece
April 19
'The Lost Circle' by Jan Van Der Roost will pose questioning musical challenges for bands wishing to construct a British Open winning performance at Symphony Hall this year.
New works to be showcased at Dutch National Championships
April 19 • 'The Lost Circle' is joined by a selection of new and established works to test the bands at the Netherlands National Championships later this year.
Youth sounds return to Brass in Concert
April 19 • The sounds of brilliant youngsters taking part in the Youth Brass in Concert Championships will be heard again later this year as the entertainment contest returns to Gateshead weekend.
Marathon Man reveals 26.2 mile play list for London run
April 19 • Nathaniel Dye has a mega-long play list to perform as he hits the roads with trainers and trombone for the London marathon this weekend.
Cory and White lead summer releases from World of Brass
April 19 • A pair of blue riband recordings from Cory Band and horn star Sheona White will herald a series of major summer releases on the World of Brass recording label.
Italian banding continues foundation building
April 19 • The Italian Brass Band is helping build the brass band culture in the Eternal city and beyond in more than a day...
Legge celebration of a wonderful life
April 19 • A celebration service marking the wonderful life of musician Steven Legge is to be held and live-streamed on May 3rd.
Childs and Fisher to be awarded Iles and Mortimer Medals
April 18 • David Childs and Paul Fisher will be the recipients of the 2024 Iles and Mortimer Medals in recognition of their outstanding service to the brass band movement.
Flemish Open to showcase new works
April 18 • 23 bands will perform at the Flemish Open in Mechelen this weekend with four new set-test works being premiered.
Interview with Dr David Thornton
February 4 • 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.
Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas
February 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas after the performance of the RNCM Brass Band at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion
2024 ConsTest Birmingham Open: Live coverage
April 6 • 4BR is at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to bring you coverage of the second edition of the popular own-choice competition.
2024 NABBA Championships: America decides
April 5 • Tony Granados of the NABBA Board in the Adjudication, Music and Contest committees explains how the judging system will work at the US National Championships in Alabama this weekend.
Picture postcards: Images from the 2024 National Youth Champs
March 28 • There were some great pictures that caught a flavour of a brilliant day of musical making at the National Youth Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham.
Take 5: Opinion points from the Regional Championships
March 27 • Five things open to discussion from the recent series of competitive events around the country.
Concert: Catalyst: National Youth Orchestra & National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
April 17 • Gavin Higgins' music rooted deep into the musical earth feeds the blossoming talents of the UKs leading brass and orchestral ensembles.
CD review: Modus Operandi
April 15 • 3BA Brass overcome too much Vorsprung durch Technik to provide an engaging display of musical variety and stylishness.
LP review: Black Dyke Plays Rossini
April 14 • A 40 year old reminder of Italian musical elan and refinement from the Queensbury band of Peter Parkes and Trevor Walmsley.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fodens | 1,462.00 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,228.97 |
| 3 | Black Dyke | 933.60 |
| 4 | Tredegar | 704.35 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 698.23 |
| 6 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 644.75 |
| 7 | Valaisia Brass Band | 481.71 |
| 8 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 457.15 |
| 9 | Flowers | 315.02 |
| 10 | Grimethorpe Colliery | 216.84 |
PEMBERTON OLD WIGAN DW BRASS BANDS - Solo Contest
Saturday 20 April • Pemberton band room. Enfield street. Wigan WN5 8DZ
PEMBERTON OLD WIGAN DW BRASS BANDS - Guest soloista Glyn and Helen Williams
Saturday 20 April • Pemberton Old Wigan Band. Enfield Street,. Pemberton,. Wigan WN5 8DZ
Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert: Pemberton Old Wigan DWB
Sunday 21 April • Boarshurst Band Club Greenbridge Lane Greenfield Saddleworth Ol37EW
Barnsley Brass -
Sunday 21 April • Holiday Inn, Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley S75 3JT
Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band - Reading Festival of Brass: Open Workshop Rehearsal
Saturday 27 April • St Laurence Church, Reading RG1 3EJ
HOOVER BAND BOLTON
April 18 • Hoover Band Bolton are seeking a 2nd Euphonium, Bb Bass and a kit player to complete our line-up in this friendly but committed band. We rehearse on Tuesdays & Thursdays 2000-2145 in our own bandroom at the Ukrainian Club in Bolton.
West Midlands Police Band
April 18 • Are you a dedicated musician seeking an exciting opportunity? We're on the lookout for a 2nd Euphonium, BBb or Eb Bass, and Percussion (kit). Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays in a welcoming atmosphere at Chelmsley Wood Police Station.
Elland Silver Band
April 18 • Fancy playing at Whit Friday? Owing to work commitments we're looking for a Championship section standard 1st and 2nd Horn Player to complete our line up for Whit Friday. You'll need to be available for our rehearsal on Thursday 23rd May, 8 - 10pm.
Jonathan Corry
Ph.D, M.Mus, B.Mus (hons)
Conductor, adjudicator, teacher.