News / 2009
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Gwent Solo & Quartet
April 01, 2009
Gwent Music Service to hold Solo & Quartet Competition in May with a bit of help form Katrina Marzella.
Results: Upper Rhondda Solo & Quartet
April 01, 2009
There was a fine turn out of players at the Upper Rhondda Solo & Quartet Competition — enough for 12 different classes in fact!
Lordsmere run out
April 01, 2009
If you fancy a run out before Whit Friday then the Lordsmere Cup may be just the thing...
BFBB AGM
March 31, 2009
If you want to get involved in brass banding then make sure you get along to the BFBB AGM in Manchester this weekend.
Friendly welcome awaits
March 31, 2009
A good turn out of young players is hoped for at the forthcoming Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody and Quartet contest. Get your entries in!
King set for Brighouse debut
March 31, 2009
David King will soon be at the helm with Brighouse & Rastrick.
Hebden Bridge set for Heritage weekend
March 31, 2009
The second Hebden Bridge Heritage weekend will take place in June — with the help of Simone Rebello.
Grand day out for Garforth
March 31, 2009
Garforth well on the way to Harrogate after grand award from a local politician.
BTM's French Fancy
March 31, 2009
At a recent concert in Stroud, the BTM Band featured the unusual solo voice of the French horn.
Lottery Award for Hepworth
March 31, 2009
The good news continues for Hepworth (Cookson Homes) as they pick up a cheque for ten grand from the Lottery.
Results: Tameside Open
March 30, 2009
Full Results of the 2009 Tameside Open from Dukinfield Town Hall.
Lexington to premiere new Curnow tuba solo
March 28, 2009
Dr. Skip Gray, Professor of Tuba at the University of Kentucky, will premiere Fantasia for Tuba and Brass Band by Kentucky composer James Curnow
Rankings: March update
March 27, 2009
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings show few changes at the top following the recent round of ‘Area’ contests, with only Rothwell and Tredegar moving significantly in the top 20.
4BR Best Sellers
March 27, 2009
What were the best selling CDs and DVDs during the busy Regionals period?
Advert: Geneva Instruments
March 25, 2009
There was a perfect match at Darlington for Geneva Instruments.
4BR Bookies: Odds and sods after Regionals
March 25, 2009
Honest Ted has had to pay out a few bob over the last couple of weekends after results didn’t quite go as he planned at the Regionals.
Regional round-up: The Numbers
March 25, 2009
2009 sees a sharp decline in numbers as we lose 100 bands in a decade from the Regional contesting line ups.
Regional round-up: MDs leap up League table
March 25, 2009
The five winning MDs at the Regional have lept up the 'All Time' Regional winning League Table.
Regional round-up: Bands boast their title CVs
March 25, 2009
As with the conductors, the eight regional winners this year have boasted their personal CVs of Championship Section wins.
Co-op celebrate double regional success
March 25, 2009
Scottish Co-op celebrate a double success both before and after the Scottish Championships.
