Report & Result: 2019 Brass in Concert Championships
November 17
Cory are the Kings of the entertainment jungle as they claim the Brass in Concert title at Sage Gateshead
BandSafe and Player Development courses set by BBE
November 21 • Brass Bands England is offering courses for Player Development and BandSafe over the next few weeks.
Report & Results: 2019 Gloucestershire BBA March & Test Piece
November 21 • Forest of Dean lead the prize winners at the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association contest.
Trio addition to Slaithwaite
November 21 • The Slaithwaite Band has been boosted by the arrival of a trio of new players.
BBE re-launches National Coal Mining Museum contest link
November 21 • The link between brass bands and the coal mining industry is to be celebrated by the re-launch of a march contest with a twist and a turn if you wish next year in Wakefield.
4BR Shop: It's a Sharp not a Hashtag mug
November 21 • Just the right little stocking filler for the musicians in the household...
Win a brand new Geneva Group instrument
November 21 • If you want to get your hands on brand new Geneva Group instrument then all you have to do is a come and visit...
Wantage shell out for top look
November 21 • The Wantage Band is the latest top flight outfit to ensure they look as good as they play thanks to musicwearetc.co.uk
Katrina Marzella to inspire at Big Brass Day
November 21 • Black Dyke baritone star to join forces with Halle Brass Quintet for a great day of free brass tuition and inspiration in Tadcaster.
Smart phone stand & acoustic amplifier
£175.00£129.00
Fusion Cornet Urban Gig Bag
£99.00£94.95
David Childs: The Symphonic Euphonium Vol II
November 13 • David Childs has just launched his critically acclaimed second Symphonic Euphonium CD - and you can now get your hands on it yourself to enjoy in full...
Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 3
September 24 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston about what the future holds for the organisation
Interview with Peter Graham
September 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Peter Graham following the news that his work 'The Torchbearer' will be the test-piece for the 2020 Australian National Championship
Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 2
August 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston about what he believes have been some of the organisation's achievements during the past year...
2019 Brass in Concert Championship: As it happened
November 17 • All the action from the 2019 Brass in Concert Championship — as it happened.
2019 Brass in Concert Championship: Preview & prediction
November 14 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to the brass band entertainment on offer at the 43rd Brass in Concert Festival weekend at Sage Gateshead.
4BR Hall of Fame: No.2: Albert Baile
November 7 • One of the major figures of Australian banding whose name will forever be associated with the British Open...
2019 SIDDIS Brass: As it happened
November 2 • All the action from the 2019 SIDDIS Brass — as it happened.
CD review: Bandstand
November 12 • Lofthouse 2000 Brass Band. Conductor: Andrew Whitaker. KMJ Recordings: LOFTCD002
Concert: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Brass Band
November 9 • Walking with Heroes. Conductors: Dr Robert Childs, Paul Fisher, Neil Brownless. Soloist: Mike Lovatt. Featuring: Timothy Boomer Jazz Trio. Dora Stoutzker Hall. RWCMD, Cardiff. Friday 8th November
Concert: Cory Band & New York Staff Band
November 6 • Conductors: Philip Harper & Bandmaster Derek Lance. Centennial Memorial Temple. New York. Saturday 2nd November
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,877.40 |
| 2 | Black Dyke | 1,064.98 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 821.50 |
| 4 | Valaisia Brass Band | 719.26 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 686.70 |
| 6 | Foden's | 680.29 |
| 7 | Paris Brass Band | 542.98 |
| 8 | Tredegar | 406.35 |
| 9 | Whitburn | 364.35 |
| 10 | Flowers | 331.83 |
Black Dyke Band - Sheffield Citadel Salavation Army
Thursday 21 November • 12 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YN
Regent Hall Concerts - Symphonic Brass Ensemble of the Band of the Royal
Friday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street Opp. RESERVED. London . W1C 2DJ W1C 2DJ
Corby Silver Band - Arts Barn Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Saturday 23 November • Holy Trinity Church, Squires Hill, Rothwell NN14 6BQ
Kettering Citadel S A Band - International Staff Band of the Salvation Army
Saturday 23 November • The Salvation Army,. 66, Rockingham Road,. Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8JU
Derwent Brass - Southwell Choral Society
Saturday 23 November • Southwell Minster, Church St, Southwell, Nottingham NG25 0HD
Llandudno Town Band
November 21 • Llandudno Town Band would like to appoint a competent solo cornet and BBb Bass. Contact Andrew 07854 652451.. . Anyone wishing to join Llandudno Junior Band or like to learn a brass instrument contact Sandra 07886 794625
Garforth Brass
November 21 • GARFORTH BRASS are in need of some cornet players (positions negotiable) and a 2nd euphonium to complete their line up for the Regional Competition in March. Only one rehearsal a week on a Sunday at 6.15pm at Garforh Methodist Church, Garforth, LS25 1NW.
The Hepworth Band
November 21 • The Hepworth band currently has vacancies for percussionists (kit or tuned). Based near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire we rehearse Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Sam Fisher
BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist