News / 2005
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School's out for Canterbury Foundation
December 18, 2005
The Canterbury Foundation Brass 2006 tertiary scholarship has been announced and applications are now being accepted.
Canterbury finds Lucky Peni
December 18, 2005
The Canterbury Foundation Brass of New Zealand welcomes Ryan Peni, one of New Zealand’s top soloists to their Bass section.
Cronulla Carols correction
December 17, 2005
Carols at Cronulla have not been cancelled. It is the Coogee Carols on 18th December that have been cancelled.
Keep it down will ya!
December 17, 2005
The 'Trusts' Waitakere Brass have been unceremoniously told to put a sock in it!
Smithills bang on the mark for recording
December 16, 2005
Chris Wormald and his Smithills Schools Senior Band were in London again on Thursday 15th December for an ITV1 recording that was completed even quicker than expected.
Not such a Silent Night in the bedroom
December 16, 2005
Ireland Colliery had the unsual request to play Silent Night in a bedroom recently. Mind you, it was for television, and you'll have to tune in to BBC 1 next March to find exactly why.
Devilish Publishes its record label
December 16, 2005
Devilish Publishing is proud to present its very own record label, aptly named Devilish Records
New arrival for Hewson
December 16, 2005
Neil Hewson, the flugel horn player with Brighouse & Rastrick wishes to thank through 4BR everyone who has sent their good wishes to him and Hannah since they became parents.
Two new signings for Aldbourne
December 16, 2005
Aldbourne Band are delighted to announce two new signings within their ranks.
Steve Ford receives top honour
December 16, 2005
Champion EEb Bass player Steven Ford has been presented with one of Australian banding's top awards — the Victorian Bands' League Certificate & Badge of Honour.
DU Shopping: Christmas Specials
December 16, 2005
Last minute gift ideas for your favourite brass band enthusiast!
Carlton Main excited by new appointments
December 15, 2005
Carlton Main have announced to 4BR the exciting appointment of Jason Katsikaris from Gunnedah Band in New South Wales, Australia as their Resident Conductor whilst Allan Ramsay & David Evans front the band at major contests in early 2006.
Record attendance for BBCF
December 15, 2005
The Brass Band of Central Florida have reported to 4BR that they have been performing to capacity audiences over the Christmas period and have been asked to do more of the same in 2006.
Fairey celebrate new arrival
December 15, 2005
The Fairey Band send their congratulations to Neal McNulty after he became a father this week, and wonder if Louis will be a future cornet player like his dad?
Rosehill awaiting Besson developments
December 15, 2005
Paul Austin of Rosehill Instruments has informed 4BR that due to Besson Musical Instruments going into administration, no instruments are being manufactured or distributed for the time being.
Desford full of Christmas Spirit
December 15, 2005
The Desford band will be getting fully into the Christmas spirit this weekend with two concerts on the agenda
Oz Nationals entries closing
December 15, 2005
Don't forget to have your entries in for the Australian Nationals in Brisbane. Deadline is 16th December!
Travel in style on the Black Dyke Band
December 14, 2005
Have you travelled on the Black Dyke Band yet? There's a good chance you will as a GNER locomotive is now bearing the bands name after the honour was bestowed upon them to mark their 150th year.
New MD for Blackpool Brass
December 14, 2005
Blackpool Brass has informed 4BR that their popular MD Steve Simpson is stepping down due to the uncertainty of his health and confirmed that Andrew Warriner will take up the reins.
Bands bring hospital cheer
December 14, 2005
The members of St Albans & Welwyn Garden City bands have been bringing some Christmas cheer after a recent hospital visit.
Abraham Darby set for Sellers extravaganza
December 14, 2005
The Abraham Darby Specialist School in Telford are looking forward to performing with Sellers International in February, and have raised over £1500 recently whilst entertaining the crowds in Telford.
Wingates to record Nyman CD
December 13, 2005
Following on from last week's announcement that Wingates will be recording a CD with members of the Halle Orchestra, they're now gearing up to record music from Michael Nyman
Carlton set to announce new MDs
December 13, 2005
Carlton Main have revealed to 4BR that they will be making announcements later this week with regards to a new Resident Conductor and who will be fronting the band at the Yorkshire Area and Grand Shield contests.
Familiar faces returm to Wingates
December 13, 2005
Wingates have welcomed back a couple of familiar faces to their ranks.
Thoresby's Christmas Cracker
December 12, 2005
Thoresby Colliery Band had a cracking night on Sunday, but don't worry if you missed it, you've got another chance to hear the band this Tuesday, 13th December.
