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
Result: 2019 Youth Brass in Concert Championships
November 16 • Wardle Academy and Lee Rigg retains the Brass in Concert title with a flawless entertainment performance
A golden generation of young players is being developed in Barnsley...
November 15 • 8 year old Oscar Paterson was an internet sensation when he gazed in wonder at Michael Dodd's gold euphonium — so now he's had the chance to give it a test drive too...
4BR Shop: Fusion Cornet Urban Gig Bag
November 15 • This great cornet gig bag from Band Supplies offers protection and easy of carrying for your cornet — wherever you go...
Brass Band World magazine: November edition out now...
November 15 • The November edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — and packed with regular features, views and opinions on the banding world — including the annual CD awards.
Festive five for Sovereign
November 15 • Members of Sovereign Brass have been helping people get into an early Christmas spending spree in Brum
Make sure you bag a Black Friday deal with Band Supplies
November 14 • Band Supplies have some great Black Friday deals on Besson instruments — and they are available to you much earlier than anyone else...
Italian rivals ready for National battle
November 14 • The Italian National Championships take place this weekend in Vipiteno.
Van Looy steps out for latest release
November 14 • Glenn Van Looy's latest CD release sees the Belgian star showcase three major concertos...
Fusion Cornet Urban Gig Bag
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pod music bag
£6.99
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: 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.
2019 Dutch National Championship: As it happened
October 26 • All the action from the 2019 Dutch National Championship — 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 - Scunthorpe Bath Halls
Sunday 17 November • Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 7RG
Contest: 43rd Brass in Concert
Sunday 17 November • St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays NE8 2JR
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
Derwent Brass - Southwell Choral Society
Saturday 23 November • Southwell Minster, Church St, Southwell, Nottingham NG25 0HD
Corby Silver Band
November 17 • Corby Silver Band are looking for Cornet players ( preferably back row) and a 1st horn player to complete our lively and ambitious 3rd section band. We rehearse at the Corby Silver Band Club NN172QW just a few miles from the A14. .
Uppermill Band
November 16 • UPPERMILL - NATIONAL 3rd SECTION CHAMPIONS ( 2nd Section 2020) are looking to recruit a BASS/TENOR TROMBONE , HORN & BARITONE Player to further strengthen our team. If you are looking for a change or moving to the area to study UPPERMILL BAND NEEDS YOU!!
Ashton under Lyne Band
November 16 • Percussionist. We have an opening for a confident percussionist - rehearsals are Monday night 8-10pm in our own premises in Ashton.
Mike Sheppard
B.A. (Hons) Music
Composer, conductor, teacher, author