Judges announced for Foden's Solo & Ensemble competition
September 21
There is an impressive line-up of judges to be impressed at the 10th anniversary Foden's Solo & Ensemble Competition — so make sure you get your entries in.
Top pro prize image help from Boarshurst principal
September 20 • An image of Boarshurst Band's principal cornet player Ryan Ashley will be seen travellers throughout the region after inspiring an award winning photographer.
Radio: Top Brass
September 20 • John Maines makes a welcome return to the airwaves with his new programme packed with great music.
Exceptional contributions recognised with BBE Awards
September 20 • The outstanding work of Paul Hindmarsh, Tabby Kerwin, Glenis Smith, Sam Wyne and Nigel Birch has been recognised with Brass Band England Awards.
Shaving a few quid for Carlton Main
September 20 • One hirsute supporter is making the ultimate sacrifice to help support Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band ...
BBE welcomes on-line delegates to AGM and Conference
September 19 • The Annual General Meeting and Conference of Brass Bands England is taking place today.
Woolston offers live musical opportunities
September 18 • New Zealand's Woolston Brass is offering the hope of live musical opportunities over the next few months.
Kane duo in Besson Friday focus
September 18 • The father and son duo of Derick and Stephen Kane are tonight's guests on the Besson Fridays at Home programme — so tune in and find out more.
Anna calls it a playing day with Foden's
September 18 • The outstanding cornet player Anna Hughes-Williams has decided to give up her full time playing commitment with Foden's Band.
Heavy Bottom Caps
£39.00
Majestic Timpani Covers
£77.15
Humes & Berg Cornet Cup Mute
£42.00
b# Instrument Soak
£15.00
Classic test-pieces revisited No 5: Connotations
July 16 • Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at Edward Gregson's seminal 1977 National test piece.
Classic test-pieces revisited No 4: On Ratcliff Highway
July 1 • Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at one of the classic works for the brass band medium - Ray Steadman Allen's 1978 work, 'Victorian Snapshots - On Ratcliff Highway
Interview with Ian Bousfield
June 25 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks exclusively to one of the world's great brass players - trombonist Ian Bousfield.
5 minute masterclass with David Childs
June 20 • The Besson artist reveals some brilliant tips of how to learn and benefit from playing from memory...
Take 5: A quintet of great Spectrum recordings
August 25 • Five of the very best recordings of Gilbert Vinter's iconic test-piece.
Coronavirus rehearsal return?: No need to be Amber Gamblers
August 18 • The latest guidance from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has not given a realistic green light for a return to rehearsals — even if the option is now there...
COVID-19 latest: Brass Bands England pandemic guidelines
August 15 • Brass Bands England has published in full its sector support advice for bands in England. If you are thinking of making a return to rehearsal, then they ask that you read this in full and understand its implications.
4BR Hall of Fame: No.11: Betty Anderson
August 8 • Tim Mutum looks back on the life of a pioneering musician whose achievements amounted to much more than a historic entry in the contesting record books.
LP review: The Virtuosi Brass Band of Great Britain - Vol IX
September 2 • Conductor: Stanley Boddington. Soloists: Gordon Higginbottom; Colin Aspinall. Virtuosi Recordings: VR 7609 Stereo
Concert: Eikanger Bjorsvik & Manger Musikklag
August 29 • Conductors: Reid Gilje & Martin Winter. Soloists: Jonas Puntervoll (tuba); Vidar Nordli (trombone). Knarvik Kyrkje. Bergen. Saturday 29th August
CD review: Experimental Brass
August 26 • The Amsterdam Brass Quintet. Thomas Piet, Thomas Geerts, Misha Sporck, Rolf Hoogenberg, John William Banther. Featuring: David Thornton, Ilja Reijngoud . CD: ABQ:001
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,339.80 |
| 2 | Black Dyke | 810.73 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 670.48 |
| 4 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 612.50 |
| 5 | Valaisia Brass Band | 542.45 |
| 6 | Foden's | 527.75 |
| 7 | Flowers | 461.22 |
| 8 | Tredegar | 389.93 |
| 9 | Paris Brass Band | 389.84 |
| 10 | Carlton Main Frickley Colliery | 365.35 |
The Marple Band - Marple Band Autumn Concert
Friday 16 October • Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane, Marple SK6 6AY
The Marple Band - Marple and Hawk Green Bands Concert Compstall
Saturday 7 November • St Pauls Church, Compstall Rd, Compstall, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 5HU
The Marple Band - Marple Band Family Christmas Concert
Friday 18 December • Marple Conservative Club, church Lane, Marple, SK6 6AY
Contest: Butlins Mineworkers Festival
Saturday 9 January • Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, Skegness PE25 1NJ
Contest: Butlins Mineworkers Festival
Sunday 10 January • Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, Skegness PE25 1NJ
Chadderton Band
September 16 • Chadderton Band is a non-contesting band playing at various events throughout the year. We are a friendly band looking for players of all ages and abilities on all sections + EUPH and percussion. Most welcome to come along and have a blow give us a try.
Amesbury Town Band
September 16 • Players and beginners of any standard are always warmly welcomed especially some more solo cornets and a spare percussionists to help out existing players. Feel free to drop in even if you just fancy a blow or want to try another instrument. After Covid!
Bollington Brass Band
September 14 • To complete our band line up once COVID restrictions are lifted we require a Bass Trombone, Percussionist (Kit) and 2nd Baritone player. We practice Mon and Thurs 8-10pm at Bollington Arts Centre. (Nr Macclesfield/Stockport) Currently NW 1st Section.
Neil Samuel
Conductor