News / 2008
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Moseley awarded high honour
December 30, 2008
New Zealand brass band icon Kevin Moseley has been recognised in the New Years Honour list.
New Principal at Leyland
December 30, 2008
Grand Shield champions announce Paula Russell as new Principal Cornet.
Credit crunch hits Silk Brass
December 30, 2008
Silk Brass lose sponsorship from AstraZeneca after a decade of support.
High profile for Redbridge
December 30, 2008
London champs have enjoyed displaying their wares in 2008 — from a spot with Reeves & Mortimer to a lock up trip to Dubai.
10 year link for Neish
December 30, 2008
Tuba star enjoys his latest get together with a musical friend of a decade.
Youthful reflections
December 30, 2008
Chris Jeans and his Youth Brass 2000 have enjoyed a year to remember in 2008.
Lions set for duel premiere
December 30, 2008
The Lions Youth Band are set to perform two new compositions at the National Youth Championships in 2009.
Advert: Besson Musical Instruments
December 25, 2008
Besson wish all their customers, performers, players — and everyone else in the banding world a very Happy Christmas...
4BR Awards — The Results
December 25, 2008
Forget 'X Factor' and 'Strictly Come Dancing' — the most important votes of the year have been counted and the winners can be revealed. Drum roll please...
BBC clarify Big Band position
December 23, 2008
BBC Executive Producer has spoken to 4BR about the future of their BBC 'Big Band Special' radio programme and that of shows such as 'Listen to the Band'.
Following the Rainford star
December 23, 2008
Three wise women find their way to the Rainford bandroom...
Cobham reflections
December 23, 2008
It has been a busy 12 months for the Cobham Band — starting and ending by finding a new home...
Ashworth off to Aberdeen
December 23, 2008
Conductor David Ashworth will be making regular trips north over the coming months — a long way north too...
Shock departures at Grimethorpe
December 23, 2008
Roger Webster and Ian Shires services are 'terminated' at Grimethorpe with immediate effect.
4BR — Festive articles
December 23, 2008
4BR will be busy over the Festive period with plenty for you to enjoy…(hopefully). There are three nice ones to start...
4BR in numbers
December 23, 2008
With Christmas fast approaching – here are a few festive numbers – some true – some that could be true, to ponder over as you start your Christmas packing of prezzies…
Free again for Dyke
December 23, 2008
32 years after their first taste of Bradford freedom, Black Dyke have the honour renewed again.
New Comrade leader at Soham
December 23, 2008
Soham Comrades have a new leader as Keith Schroeter takes over musical command.
Santa delivers new MD at Denton
December 23, 2008
Denton Brass get a new musical present as Graham Smith takes over the helm.
Top brass at Macclesfield Youth
December 23, 2008
Louise Renshaw and Macclesfield Youth hand out their Christmas gongs.
How to freeze you Xmas baubles off
December 23, 2008
Tongwynlais Temperance to lead the Christmas seafarers in Saundersfoot. Sounds just a tad nippy this...
Thats a take
December 20, 2008
The National Band of New Zealand under Musical Director, Howard Taylor had a rewarding recording session recently.
Christmas vouchers are a hit!
December 19, 2008
The 4BR Christmas Vouchers are proving to be a great hit — and the perfect gift for a brass band lover on the 25th!
Advert: York Musical Instruments
December 19, 2008
The new York 'Prescience' series enthuses dealers and players alike.
Changes at Youth Championship
December 19, 2008
Important changes made at National Youth Championships.
