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2011 4BR Awards — CD/DVD of the Year

Which recordings made you want to replace Adele on your ipod with a brass band recording during 2011?

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4barsrest awardsVery much like last season, 2011 was not a vintage year of brass band recordings – with many releases lacking inspiration and originality.

There were plenty of worthy productions, but at £15.00 a shot or more, you do get the feeling that CD and DVD prices for brass band recordings are now getting very high for what in many cases is by no means a premium product.

One DVD nomination once again showed the limitations of brass bands as a means of visual entertainment unless backed by other strands of general interest.  

Still, there were a few real gems - and these were our pick to consider.


SpainUnder the Spell of Spain
Superbrass
Superbrass Recordings: SBCD1
Total Playing Time: 71.02 mins


http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=920

'Under the Spell of Spain' is the first recording of the 'Superbrass' group, gathered together by trombonist Roger Argente.This was premium playing by premium players.


PLCOnly for You – The Music of Paul Lovatt-Cooper Vol - 2
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Doyen Recordings: DOYCD284
Total Playing Time: Approx 70 mins
 

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=912

PLC does it again.

The second raft of completely infectious compositions that plug into the zeitgeist of the modern brass banding generation.


LegacyLegacy
The International Staff Band
Various conductors
SP&S Ltd: SPS 280 CD
Total playing time: 66.16


http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=896

Legacy presents a collection of recordings made by the International Staff Band from 1904 to the present day 

A fitting reminder of the huge contribution made by the ISB to brass band music making in the last 120 years.


CrusaderCrusader – The Music of Dean Goffin
Reg Vardy Band
Conductor: John Ward
MCP Recordings: CDMCPS001
Total Playing Time: Approx 70 mins


http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=911

Recorded in aid of the Clarence Adoo Trust, Reg Vardy play their part in an affectionate tribute to the music of Dean Goffin with a varied and fascinating programme. 

It provides the clear evidence of Goffin’s creative and technical mastery.


Patrons 4Patron’s Choice – Volume 4
Foden's Band
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Doyen Recordings: CD267
Total Playing Time: Approx 70 mins
 

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=892

The fourth in the series sees Foden’s in relaxed but impressive form under the baton of Michael Fowles.

Slick, polished and as good an example of how to produce an east listening, sell by numbers CD recording.


dvdDVD: European Brass Band Championships
Highlights of the 2011 European Championships recorded in Montreux Switzerland


http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/dvds_detail.asp?id=1483

All the highlights of the 2011 Championship – from the great performances of some great and varied music, to the people who made it tick. All backed up with plenty of stunning backdrops. 

All that was missing was the whiff of money...

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Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Hathersage Band

July 2 • FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Linthwaite Band

July 1 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with various engagements throughout the year, and currently have a vacancy for a cornet player (position negotiable) and are keen to fill the position. Please see contact details below.


Newport Borough Brass Band

July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Principal Cornet. . Would you like to be a part of the process to lead & shape the future of the band? Newport Borough Brass Band are looking for a dynamic Principal Cornet player to lead the team.


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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