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Cutt

Brighouse make the Cutt

January 15, 2009
Garry Cutt will take Brighouse & Rastrick to Bradford this year.


Corn Exchange

Masters announce 20th anniversary line up

January 15, 2009
Philip Biggs talks to 4BR about the plans for the 2009 All England Masters International — including the line up of bands and celebratory events planned for the weekend.


York

Advert: Cory opt for York

January 15, 2009
European Champions make the best decision of 2009 — by chossing York Instruments.


radio 2

BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist 2009

January 15, 2009
Semi Finalists announced by BBC for their showcase solo competition.


Brisbane

New Year changes at Brisbane

January 15, 2009
Antipodean Champions ring in the New Year changes and look forward to a special 2009 — with a possible trip to the British Open to cap it all.


Hathern

Charity success for Hathern

January 15, 2009
The Hathern Band deliver the goods — and the cash to help a great local charity.


BTM

BTM complete conducting team

January 15, 2009
Welsh challengers make changes in front and behind the stands to ensure 2009 contest success.


ybs

Baldrick departs from YBS

January 15, 2009
Sop star Kevin Donaldson calls time on YBS tenure.


Bob Childs

The world is not enough?

January 13, 2009
Robert Childs talks exclusively to 4BR about his plans for 2009 – and how he hopes to make Cory’s 125th anniversary a memorable one.


Cwmaman

Welsh contenders sign conducting duo

January 13, 2009
O'Connor/Roberts partnership announced for Cwmaman Institute Silver Band.


Rushworth

New conducting duo at Barnsley

January 13, 2009
William Rushworth and Rob Straw are the new conducting team at Barnsley Building Society Band.


Wales goes Open

January 13, 2009
The South Wales Miners Eisteddfod will now be called the Welsh Open — and open it is too, to bands from both sides of the Severn Bridge.


Death of Ray Norton

January 13, 2009
The death of Ray Norton, a stalwart of the Hanwell Band has been announced.


New band created at Hucknall

January 13, 2009
Great news as a new band is created in the Midlands.


SWBBA

SWBBA Mid Winter workshop

January 13, 2009
The South West Brass Band Association mid winter workshop is being held in the next few weeks.


Old Hall

Old Hall on the move

January 13, 2009
Old Hall Brass is on the move to a new bandroom.


Hinckley

Point of more returns

January 13, 2009
National Champions welcome back more returnees to the Point of Ayr fold, including John Hinckley at the helm for Welsh Area.


Westwood

Westwood Ho!

January 13, 2009
Gareth Westwood has been appointed the new MD at the Poulton le Fylde Band.


Morrison

Morrison accepts new Brighouse role

January 12, 2009
Alan Morrison has spoken to 4BR about accepting a new conducting role at Brighouse & Rastrick.


Fowles

Fowles sad at end of era

January 12, 2009
Stockport Brass MD Mike Fowles has talked exclusively to 4BR about the demise of the former BT Band.


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4barsrest newsfeed

January 12, 2009
Does your website use the 4barsrest newsfeed? If so, you need to get your webmaster to update it!


Byron Brass Summer School

Summer School Success

January 12, 2009
An update on the 2009 Byron Brass Summer School.


Stockport

End of line for Stockport Brass

January 12, 2009
The former BT Band has been forced to call it a day as financial cold call ends Stockport Brass.


Smithills

Smithills complete latest marathon

January 12, 2009
10 hours of hard blowing keeps Smithills on the financial road for 2009.


Denton celebration

January 12, 2009
2009 sees the 150th aniversary of the Denton Band — and they are going to make sure they celebrate it in style.




Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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