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There is plenty to keep you interested on the 4BR site at the moment – from articles and features to the usual CD, DVD and concert reviews.

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There is plenty of things to read on the 4BR site as we enter the summer contesting recess — and to get you commenting on too!

Latest articles

The Association of Brass Band Adjudicator’s self-categorisation process is explained in detail by ABBA Secretary C. Brian Buckley:

http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1160.asp

The decline of Belle Vue and the British Open in the 1970’s is recalled by 4BR Editor Iwan Fox:

http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1158.asp

Political analyst Iestyn T Davies looks at the very pertinent question of bands and politics:

http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1155.asp

Brian Eggleshaw enjoys a day of fine music making at the Ironbridge Festival:

http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2010/1159.asp

Concert reviews:

The latest concerts reviews are featured from the last week:

National Youth Band of Wales
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/concerts/con668.asp

Llwydcoed Band
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/concerts/con667.asp

CD reviews:

There are a host of CD reviews from the critics:

Black Dyke — 'World Class Marches of the Salvation Army: Volume 2'
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd454.asp

Cory — 'Triumphant Brass':
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd453.asp

Foden’s — 'Patron’s Choice III'
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd452.asp

'2010 Norwegian Championships'
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd451.asp

'2009 Brass in Concert DVD'
http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/general/dvd014.asp

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Spring Festival

2027 Spring Festival judges confirmed

October 30 • The adjudication teams for the 105th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham next May have been announced.


A4 Quartet

A4 Brass Quartet set for start of London recital series

October 28 • The award winning A4 Brass Quartet will start new collaboration with National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London this Friday.


Invercargill

Cosmic challenge at New Zealand Championships

October 28 • The test pieces for the 2027 New Zealand National Championships have been announced — led by 'The Cosmographic Mystery' by Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen.


Flowers

Flowers mark Euro triumph with special presentations

October 28 • The European Champion has marked its memorable victory in Linz with special commemorative awards to its players.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cliff Hardie Big Band

Thursday 29 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 30 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The KNDS Fairey Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 November • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Tintwistle Band

October 29 • We are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Olney Brass

October 27 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for: - CORNETS (Front & Back Row) - SOLO HORN - Eb BASS Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45.


St John's Band (Mossley)

October 25 • After a brilliant 1st place at Rochdale Contest, we are looking for an Eb BASS player to join our friendly 4th section band based in Mossley, Tameside.


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

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