News / 2009
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Wise and wonderful
January 20, 2009
Redbridge MD reveals just how much work went into winning the Mineworkers title.
Sheppard's winning flock
January 20, 2009
Blackburn & Darwen MD, Nick Sheppard tells 4BR how his band took the First Section title in an exciting and slightly confusing play off.
Perfect record for Murrill
January 20, 2009
East London Brass make it two out of two for Jayne Murill as the MD enjoys a fantastic weekend of musical success at Skegness.
Piece of cake for Eccles
January 20, 2009
MD Les Webb talks to 4BR about how Eccles Borough enjoy their trip to Skegness – especially after taking the Fourth Section title for a second successive year.
Doyle back at Dyke
January 20, 2009
John Doyle has returned to Black Dyke — this time on the rep seat.
Swiss workshop
January 20, 2009
A ground breaking workshop in Switzerland looking at 'Living Performance' is to be held next month, led by Isabelle Ruf-Weber.
Death of Teddy Gray
January 20, 2009
The death has been announced of the former conductor and Fodens principal cornet player.
Doss houses in Nationals
January 20, 2009
Thomas Doss is to write the the top section test pieces to be used in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway as well the 2011 European.
Franks for the memory
January 20, 2009
From Bones Apart to Bram Tovey and Rod Franks in Star Wars mode — pupils of Redbridge Music Services are having a great time of it of late.
More signings at Longridge
January 20, 2009
The Longridge Band has announced yet more signings ahead of the Areas.
Chronological Brown
January 20, 2009
Grimethorpe trombonist goes on a marathon of chronology to wow a musical audience.
Dan's the man for Marshfield
January 20, 2009
Dan Jones will head Marshfield Band's assault at the Regional Championships in Torquay.
Ohio Valley remembers co-cofounder Ed Nickol
January 19, 2009
The Ohio Valley British Brass Band reflects on the unexpected loss of their musical director and co-founder, Ed Nickol
Spitvalve takeover
January 17, 2009
Popular Australasian brass band discussion forum spitvalve.com.au is looking for a new owner.
Results: 2009 Butlins Mineworkers
January 18, 2009
Results for the 2009 Butlins Mineworkers Festival from the Skyline Resort, Skegness, 17-18 January.
Eikanger prepare for 60th celebrations
January 16, 2009
The reigning Norwegian champion Eikanger Bjorsvik has told 4BR that they are working hard towards making 2009 a year to remember – a year in which they celebrate their 60th anniversary of their formation.
Ibbotson's maternity cover!
January 16, 2009
Sop star Michelle Ibbotson will be helping Rothwell out on maternity leave at the regionals — although not for herself!
New conducting duo at Unison Kinneil
January 16, 2009
Andrew Duncan and Paul Drury are the new one/two at Unison Kinneil in Scotland.
They're in the Army Now!!
January 16, 2009
No — not Status Quo — but raw recruits from Bournemouth Concert to Her Majesty's armed forces...
Russell declines Leyland invite
January 16, 2009
Paula Russell has informed 4BR of her withdrawal from Leyland's recent invitation to fill its principal cornet seat.
Cutt explains B&R decision
January 15, 2009
Fodens MD reveals to 4BR just how he was approached to conduct Brighouse & Rastrick at the Yorkshire Regionals this year.
YBS secure Euro sop
January 15, 2009
YBS gain a French connection with the move of Benjamin Richeton to the soprano chair.
British Open invites Brisbane XLCR
January 15, 2009
The British Open has announced the invitation of the current Australian and New Zealand Champions to the 2009 event.
