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The 4BR Roadtest sees us look at the top three tenor horns on the market to see which one from York, Besson or Yamaha comes out on top.

Roadtest

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/products/inst039.asp

Meanwhile, we also take a look back and visit that all important question of closed adjudication once more – this time with the help of the late, great Frank Weright and his opinions on the matter from 1946…

The 4BR Roadtest sees us look at the top three tenor horns on the market to see which one from York, Besson or Yamaha comes out on top4BR

Adjudication

http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2008/art884.asp

Reviews

The 4BR reviewers have been busy too, with Peter Bale taking a look at the latest CD releases from Steve Sykes, Kettering and Boscombe, whilst Iwan Fox had a wet weekend in Wales listening to the International Brass Band Summer School concert in Swansea and the Parc & Dare and Senzoku Gakuen College of Music in Llandaff.

CDs:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd738.asp

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd737.asp

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd736.asp

Concerts:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/concerts/con515.asp

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/concerts/con514.asp

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4BR Review

4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more

January 28 • Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...


Simone Rebello

4BR interview with Simone Rebello

January 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.


Ulf Rosenberg

4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg

January 28 • 4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.


rps aWARDS

Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist

January 28 • The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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