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4BR Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

February 12, 2025
The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.


bRASS dAY

Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day

February 12, 2025
James Fountain, Bones Apart, Ian Porthouse, Les Neish, Helen Varley, Chris Robertson, Paul Fisher lead a free day of brass tuition, masterclasses and workshops at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this Saturday.


yOUTH cHAMP

Judges announced for Youth Championships

February 12, 2025
There will be plenty of youthful talent as well as experience with the judges in Hull in March with Zoe Wright, Sam Wynne, Jamie Smith, Thomas Dunne, Alan Duguid, Ashley Dixon and Chris Houlding.


Glyn Williams

Williams ready for 30th anniversary Area challenge

February 12, 2025
Glyn Williams will mark 30 years of competing at the Regional Championships this year with a record of achievement not many can match.


VOUNT

New Welsh Open award Bound by great memories

February 12, 2025
A new award will be presented at the Welsh Open Entertainment Contest this weekend in memory of Tredegar baritone player Jon Bound.


FTBBSS

Capacity reached for 30th Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School

February 12, 2025
The popular summer course has reached its capacity of delegates for its 2025 event.


BD1

New players boost BD1 Area preparations

February 12, 2025
There have been new player signings in the ranks of BD1 Brass in Yorkshire


I Daedalus

Cory take flight to help Fourth Section contenders

February 12, 2025
Philip Harper and his band have produced a workshop video on Andrea Price's 'I Daedalus' to help contenders identify and overcome its challenges in time for their Area performances.


Halifax

Elland youth and friends pack the pews at Halifax Minster

February 12, 2025
The recent Halifax Minster Youth Band Festival was certainly a great success — with performers enjoying both spotlight and communal music making.


Farr

Farr and wide for Four Seasons from Wales

February 12, 2025
Besson horn star Owen Farr has recorded a new transcription of Vivaldi's iconic 'Four Seasons' to showcase at home and abroad in the coming months.


Fiton

Filton launch player runway

February 12, 2025
Filton Concert Brass reach out into their local area to attract players wishing to be a playing part of the organisation.


Perth

52 bands to take to the stage in Perth for Scottish Championships

February 11, 2025
There is a strong line-up of bands competing to became Scottish Champions in Perth next month as well as book their places in London, Cheltenham and Linz.


BrookWright Music

BrookWright Music: Love Eternal (arr. Gavin Lamplough)

February 11, 2025
A wonderful trombone or tenor horn solo to add to any concert programme.


Flowers

National Champion to lead Area preview collection

February 11, 2025
Flowers Band will be joined by Lydbrook, Nailsworth and a brace of ensembles from Cheltenham Silver Band for an Area preview with a little extra ahead of Torquay.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 11, 2025
Join Martin Upfold each week for an hour of great brass band music making — and you can play it on catch up too.


Skunkworks

Skunkworks success on Summer Camp

February 11, 2025
Over 140 worldwide musicians enjoyed a week of great music making and fun in Victoria.


Smith and Grezzy

Smith & Grezzy Big Chat Brass: Percussion

February 11, 2025
Steve Jones of Cory Band is the guest for this episode to talk all things percussion.


Unibrass

BBE headlines UniBrass Championships

February 10, 2025
Brass Bands England has been announced as the headline support sponsor of the UniBrass Championships in Cardiff this weekend.


Dobcross

Dobcross open doors for Chalk (and others)

February 10, 2025
Dobcross Silver Band will be welcoming Phil Chalk, MD of KDNS Fairey Band to work with them this week — and others are welcome too.


Ryan Watkins

Haverhill benefits from Watkins workshop

February 10, 2025
The Hepworth MD, Ryan Watkins enjoyed his recent trip to work with the Haverhill Band.


German Open

German Open open for entries

February 10, 2025
Domestic and international bands can enter the popular German Open Championships in Warstein-Belecke later this year.


Brasettes

Jarvis and Coupland latest Brassettes guests

February 10, 2025
The latest Brassettes podcasts can now be enjoyed with Jo Behan talking to Carol Jarvis and Jennifer Coupland.


City of Bristol

Relaunch sees City of Bristol reach out to the community

February 10, 2025
The newly relaunched City of Bristol Community Band is offering a great musical experience for payers of all ages and abilities.


Slow Meldoy

Report & Results: 2025 Dalmellington Slow Melody Contest

February 10, 2025
Great support and playing featured in annual Dalmellington slow melody spotlight


ODBBA

Pleasing entry for ODDA own choice contest

February 10, 2025
There will be 36 bands showcasing their regional championship preparations at the ODBBA Contest later this month.




4BR Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

February 12 • The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.


bRASS dAY

Fountain leads free attractions at RBC Brass Extravaganza Day

February 12 • James Fountain, Bones Apart, Ian Porthouse, Les Neish, Helen Varley, Chris Robertson, Paul Fisher lead a free day of brass tuition, masterclasses and workshops at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this Saturday.


yOUTH cHAMP

Judges announced for Youth Championships

February 12 • There will be plenty of youthful talent as well as experience with the judges in Hull in March with Zoe Wright, Sam Wynne, Jamie Smith, Thomas Dunne, Alan Duguid, Ashley Dixon and Chris Houlding.


Glyn Williams

Williams ready for 30th anniversary Area challenge

February 12 • Glyn Williams will mark 30 years of competing at the Regional Championships this year with a record of achievement not many can match.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Linthwaite Band

February 10 • Linthwaite are a friendly 4th section band looking forward to the Yorkshire area contest in March, following on from that we will have a vacancy for a 2nd cornet. We also have various contests and engagements coming up through the year to keep us busy.


Chinnor Silver

February 7 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets on a Monday morning and we welcome any players who would like an extra blow.. players of all abilities welcome and we do not expect you to alter your allegiance to your band.. just a fun blow with cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

February 5 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacancy for TOP 2ND CORNET. This would suit a player with experience in a championship/first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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