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Thoresby

Thoresby's new colliery manager

January 19, 2011
Nick Harris joins Thoresby Colliery as their new Band Manager.


Old Hall

New at Old

January 19, 2011
There are some new faces at Old Hall as the band prepare for Area test.


Freckleton

Freckleton faces up to 2011

January 19, 2011
After a highly successful 2010, Freckleton is already looking forward to the 2011 season with new signings to boost the ranks.


Wellington

New principal at Wellington

January 19, 2011
Wellington (Telford) welcome a new talent as principal cornet.


Tribute paid to bandsman

January 19, 2011
The banding movement recently lost a great servant in 86 year old Fred Bentham.


Cowes Concert

New recruits at Cowes

January 19, 2011
There are a pair of new recruits on show at Cowes this year.


Hunt

Radio: Sounds of Brass

January 19, 2011
More great music from Philip Hunt to round off the month.


Stannington

Stan's friends come out to play

January 17, 2011
Stan Lippeatt is looking forward to hosting his popular Butlins chat show — with a bit of trombone help from his friends.


Scott

Sandbach Connection

January 17, 2011
Andy Scott becomes Artistic Director of new Sandbach Concert series.


Grimethorpe

Postlethwaite tribute at RNCM Festival of Brass

January 17, 2011
Grimethorpe change RNCM Festival of Brass programme to include 'Brassed Off! tribute.


SBBA

Scots gear up for Solo Championships

January 17, 2011
Players from Ayr to Aberdeen are getting ready for the Besson Scottish Solo and Ensemble Championships.


Brass at the Guild Hall

January 17, 2011
Places still up for grabs at Brass at the Guild


Scott

Advert: An Astute offer!

January 17, 2011
There is a fantastic offer on the music of Andy Scott from Astute Music.


Selkirk

Selkirk welcomes new recruits

January 17, 2011
Funding award leads to new recruits at Selkirk


Matlock

Hawley departs from Matlock

January 17, 2011
Geoff Hawley and Matlock have parted company.


Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

January 17, 2011
More music from the Young Brass Soloist Competition hosted by Frank Renton.


Death of Midlands bandsman

January 17, 2011
The death of Chris Holmes has been announced.


Bursary Recipients

North Shore Brass host FABB

January 17, 2011
Professor David King was in Auckland recently for the inaugural Adrienne, Lady Stewart Bursary program workshop week.


Details for 4th annual OBAF Composition Contest

January 16, 2011
Entries for the Ohio Brass Arts Festival Composition Contest will be due in early March, so time to get working on those pieces.


Glyn Williams

Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments

January 15, 2011
January Sales from Glyn Williams Musical Instruments.


RNCM

Mead programme unveiled

January 15, 2011
The topics to be discussed at Steven Mead's forthcoming Criteria Based Adjudication seminar have been unveiled.


Bugle

Carnival Bugle call

January 15, 2011
Carnival Overture heads the test piece list for the iconic Bugle Contest later this year.


Marsden

Marsden set for soprano trio!

January 15, 2011
Marsden set to go with soprano trio at Butlins...with Martin Irwin and Ian Twiss in the ranks.


St Dennis

New signings at St Dennis

January 15, 2011
There are a quartet of new signings at St Dennis Band.


Derwnt

Derwent dishes out the gongs

January 15, 2011
Derwent Brass has been handing out is 2010 awards.




Chrsitmas Quiz

Last chance to enter the 4BR Christmas Quiz

December 31 • If you want to try and win a Prodige cornet and mutes for a young player in your band, then fire up your little grey banding brain cells one last time in 2025.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire youth to get generational boost of confidence

December 31 • The Next Generation of players from bands in the four counties of Yorkshire will be able to gain inspiration from Black Dyke Band star players.


Essence of Time

Nearly time to capture some of Tredegar's essence

December 30 • There is still time to win a workshop with Martyn Brabbins, Peter Moore, Gavin Higgins, Ian Porthouse, Dewi Griffiths, Sion Jones and more...


Roger

Webster and Rushworth to help life-long friend

December 30 • Roger Webster and Billy Rushworth will join forces with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band to help raise urgent funds for the cancer treatment of a former colleague.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass 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.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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