Latest News
Report & Result: 2019 Welsh Open
February 17
Filton Concert Brass claim a clear-cut victory in Porthcawl as they successful defend their Welsh Open title in style.
Brass Band World magazine: February edition out now
February 16 • The February edition of Brass Band World is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that make for essential reading...
Another Sun Life re-union planned
February 16 • Another afternoon of memories and reminiscences about the great Bristol based band is being planned over a drink or two...
Kippax lead Area run-out
February 16 • Three bands will join Kippax for an evening of Area test-piece run-outs on Sunday — so why not go along and enjoy the music?
Musicwear etc gets bigger and better in Texas
February 16 • The leading uniform and accessory manufacturer has been enjoying making an even bigger impression in the USA.
Newtown looking for open air attractions
February 16 • The entry list is now open for bands wishing to visit the Newtown March & Open Air contest in mid -Wales later this year.
Cory spotlight Festival help
February 16 • The world's number 1 ranked band has provided a great spotlight on the final movement of the this year's Fourth Section Area set-work.
A4 Quartet seek one small step...?
February 16 • If you are a composer inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, Queen Victoria, Mahatma Gandi or the even the moon landings then you need to get writing for the A4 Brass Quartet...
Vos makes Prestige move to Besson
February 16 • The Dutch euphonium star Robbert Vos makes the move from Sterling to Besson to join the maker's high profile line-up of Prestige stars.
Vision
David Childs and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
January 8 • 4BR travels to Manchester to see euphonium virtuoso David Childs recording four concerto works with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Interview with Simon Dobson
November 26 • 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
November 26 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox rounds up with his final thoughts on what was a memorable 2018 Swiss National Championships in Montreux
Interview with Arsene Duc
November 25 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Arsene Duc, the conductor of the 2018 Swiss National Champion, Valaisia Brass Band
Editor's Picks
The joy of sax: 2019 Saxhorn Fest makes a worldwide impression...
February 6 • Almost half a million people know a bit more about the musical joys of the tenor horn and baritone thanks to the success of the Saxhorn Fest led by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler and Helen Varley.
Trepanning for excellence: Light bulb open mindedness at the RNCM Festival of Brass
January 24 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to the most vital showcase for brass banding excellence in the UK at the RNCM Brass Band Festival in Manchester this weekend.
2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championship: As it happened
January 13 • All the action from the 2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championship — As it happened.
2019 Butlins Mineworkers Championship: Preview & Predictions
January 10 • The overture to the 2019 contesting year is provided at Skegness this weekend when 70 bands battle for the Butlins accolades and hefty cash prizes...
Reviews
Concert: Cory Band
February 5 • 2019 RNCM Brass Band Festival. Conductor: Philip Harper. Soloist: Chris Thomas. RNCM Manchester. Sunday 27th January
Concert: Tredegar Band
February 4 • 2019 RNCM Brass Band Festival. Conductor: Ian Porthouse. Soloist: David Childs. RNCM Manchester. Sunday 27th January
Concert: Ian Bousfield
February 3 • 2019 RNCM Brass Band Festival. Featuring: Philip Sharp (piano); Katy Jones, Christian Jones, Ellena Newton. RNCM Manchester. Sunday 27th January
Rankings
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 1,947.00 |
| 2 | Valaisia Brass Band | 1,280.57 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 990.81 |
| 4 | Foden's | 672.90 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 650.04 |
| 6 | Black Dyke | 476.21 |
| 7 | Whitburn | 323.21 |
| 8 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 320.03 |
| 9 | Tredegar | 312.99 |
| 10 | Grimethorpe Colliery | 286.30 |
What's on
Foden's Band - Annual Patrons Concert
Tuesday 19 February • Sandbach School, Crewe Road, Sandbach CW11 3NS
The Cobham Band - Best of Brass Concert
Saturday 23 February • The Vera Fletcher Hall. 4 Embercourt Road. Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0LQ
Milton Keynes Brass - Charity Concert with Church Without Walls
Saturday 23 February • Broughton Fields Primary School. Milton Road. Broughton MK10 9LS
Black Dyke Band - Doncaster Minster
Saturday 23 February • 9 Church St, Doncaster DN1 1RD
Elland Silver Band -
Saturday 23 February • Brooksbank School Victoria road Elland H50QG
Vacancies
Freckleton Band
February 17 • Freckleton Band have a vacancy for a percussionist (kit) player. The band has recently been promoted to the Championship section and have a balanced concert and contest programme. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Thursdays.
Freckleton Band
February 17 • Freckleton Band have a vacancy for a Soprano Cornet player. The band has recently been promoted to the Championship section and have a balanced concert and contest programme. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Thursdays.
Elland Silver Band
February 17 • Require a first class Assistant Principal Cornet player to start after the Yorkshire Regional Championships. Ideal opportunity for an experienced or ambitious player to join our thriving organisation as we prepare for the senior cup and whit Friday.
Professional Cards
David A. Stowell
Conductor and composer