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2009: February

February 27, 2009
The start of the regionals, money talks, say it like it is, Grimey finished and more, as we take the high road to Blackpool this weekend...


2009: January

January 30, 2009
Helping hands, Butlins, Grimethorpe, Little Maids, Vinter and more as we end January on a high note...


2008: December

December 22, 2008
Ramblings and queries, questions asked and opinions given — a last Festive dip into the 4BR postbag reveals quite a lot of each in fact...


2008: November

November 27, 2008
Brass in Concert.... and some other bits...


2008: October (Part 2 - 18th October onwards)

October 30, 2008
First reactions from Pontins, more from the Nationals, BBC, reports of Resurgam like revivals and much more in a bumper postbag...


2008: October

October 14, 2008
Opinions from the Nationals start to flood in; small minded rants; National overhauls, the use of the apostrophe and even Bingo bands...


2008: September

September 17, 2008
More opinions on rude reviews, Mortimer cornets, Space and Time, and bringing the Open back to Manchester. Just in time for Birmingham on the weekend too...


2008: August

August 27, 2008
More vibrato views, horns and even bands in Parliament as we count down to the British Open.


2008: July (Part 2 - 19th July onwards)

July 25, 2008
Final opinions on Preston, memories of the Gwent Youth Band and someone in need of a legacy...


2008: July

July 16, 2008
Yet more opinions from Preston and something quiet too...


2008: June

June 28, 2008
A bit quiet on the e mail front — Bet it won't last after this weekend...


2008: May (Part 2 - 23rd May onwards)

May 29, 2008
More from the Masters to Opera and lots in between as we head for June...


2008: May

May 20, 2008
More questions on the Austrians, the Salvationists, the Whit Friday goers and even those who need a bit of help on Remembrance Sunday..


2008: April (Part 2 - 17th April onwards)

April 29, 2008
Lots to enjoy ahead of Stavanger — from Audrey Hepburn to the lack of change....


2008: April

April 15, 2008
Lots more from the 4BR postbag as we prepare for the delights of Stavanger and Blackpool.


2008: March

March 28, 2008
More and more about comments and retrospectives, Dyke on Spectrum, and even something on streaming bands...


2008: February

February 29, 2008
Competing but at what cost; Music for South Africa and someone looking for Odin...


2008: January

January 30, 2008
It's all about the composer of the Fourth Section regional test piece, as Rodney Newton's 'Four Cities' analysis finds favour...


2007: December

December 29, 2007
Wrong choices — for the 4BR Band to the 4th Section Regional test pieces. Not everyone is happy this festive season it sems...


2007: November

November 27, 2007
Shedding a proverbial tear; Naive about new works; Memories; Mark Condron and much more as we head for the Xmas carols...




Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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