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Darrol Barry marches on

July 21, 2008
Darrol Barry wins the inaugural Ohio Brass Arts Festival composition contest (sponsored by Jagrins Music Publications).


Parliament set to debate brass bands

July 21, 2008
Forget petrol prices, at 10.00pm tonight Parliament is set to debate brass bands!


Butlins

Butlins warning!

July 21, 2008
Entries are coming in thick and fast, but need to be sent in the right way!


Thoresby

Thoresby look for old players

July 21, 2008
60 years after it all started on the back of a colliery bus, Thoresby are set to celebrate.


Eddie Calvert remembered

July 21, 2008
New trophy presented as memories of the great golden trumpeter come flooding back.


Passing the baton at Llanrug

July 21, 2008
After 20 years at the helm Mike Thomas passes the baton over to a new duo.


Gresley

Gresley entertain

July 21, 2008
Forget the recent bad weather, Gresley Coliey Band has been putting a warm smile on the faces of their fans...


Golborne

MD departure at Golborne

July 21, 2008
Graham Smith has left the Golborne Band


Old Hall

New sop at Old Hall

July 21, 2008
Old Hall Brass has a new soprano player in the ranks.


Lost property?

July 21, 2008
The landlady of the New Holly public house near Preston has something for someone...


4BR

4BR — new features and articles

July 19, 2008
Plenty more to enjoy on 4BR at the moment — from new articles and reviews to lots more stuff to buy...


Gwent Youth Band reunion

July 19, 2008
Following the Time Team article on 4BR about the 1983 Gwent Youth Band crash, a reunion drink is proposed.


West Mercia

Changes at West Mercia Constabulary

July 19, 2008
There has been a number of changes at the West Mercia Constabulary.


Symphony Hall

More success for Greater Gwent Youth

July 19, 2008
There has been yet more success for the Greater Gwent Youth Band at the National Festival for Youth.


Longridge

Success for Longridge

July 19, 2008
Forget the London Proms — Longridge has enjoyed their own.


BTS Day today!

July 19, 2008
Wondering what to do today instead of the golf? Why not go and enjoy the British Trombone Society Day.


Symphony Hall

British Open Gala Concert

July 19, 2008
Details have been released of the British Open Gala Concert in September, featuring Black Dyke, Grimethorpe and Cory.


Canadian Brass excel in Durham

July 19, 2008
Canadian Brass caught for local radio.


Marsden

Results: Morley March & Hymn Tune

July 16, 2008
Marsden take the top honours at Morley.


Wych sub at Fodens?

July 16, 2008
Star soprano player is to be substituted for prestigious event...


YBS

YBS commission for Brass in Concert

July 16, 2008
The YBS Band has set about commissioning a new work from talented composer Ben Tubb to use at Brass in Concert later this year.


Newbridge

Newbridge set fair for Autumn

July 16, 2008
After a bit of a stormy old period the Newbridge Celynen Band are set fair for a period of calm.


Old friends needed at Carrick Silver

July 16, 2008
Third Carrick Silver Band are looking for old friends and players to help them with a bit of a celebration.


Leyalnd

New duo at Leyland

July 16, 2008
Grand Shield winners announce two new signings ahead of the British Open.


Oldham Lees

The White stuff at Oldham (Lees)

July 16, 2008
Tracey White joins Oldham (Lees) Band on horn.




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


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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