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Schoonhoven in action

Report & Results: 2013 Dutch National Championship

December 09, 2013
Schoonhoven make it a double and four in a row as they head to Perth in memorable style in Groningen.


Shipston

Shipston keep the carols coming...

December 08, 2013
Two hours of carol playing kept the eager Shipston shoppers happy recently.


eUROEAN

Northants set for Euro debut

December 08, 2013
The Northamptonshire Youth Band will represent England at the European Youth Championships in Perth next year.


ISB logo

Help from Evans above for ISB

December 08, 2013
Players from the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be making their regular appearance on the Chris Evans Show this Christmas.


On air

Radio: World of Brass

December 08, 2013
More great music from John Maines as we approach Christmas.


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Support us through iTunes and amazon

December 08, 2013
Now there's additional ways you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.


Radio Wales Brass Band Day

Welsh banding set for day long celebration

December 06, 2013
The heritage and success of Welsh banding will be celebrated by a day long series of features on the national radio station of Wales on December 18th.


Redbridge logo

Duguid to take Redbridge helm in 2014

December 06, 2013
Alan Duguid has been appointed the new MD at Redbridge Brass.


Usk Brass

Usk celebrate silver anniverary returns

December 06, 2013
The Usk band has celebrated their return to banding after 25 years by claiming some appropriate silverware


William Rushworth

Brass and Perc Day works wonders

December 06, 2013
The latest Yorkshire & Humberside Brass & Percussion workshop provided a great day of music making for 53 lucky delegates thanks to star players


Radio Wales Brass Day

Festive jingles for Open champions

December 06, 2013
British Open champion Tredegar has been making sure radio listeners in Wales have been getting into the festive spirit.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

December 06, 2013
Frank is by himself reviewing the CDs of the year on Boxing Day....


Graham OConnor

Death of Graham O'Connor

December 05, 2013
The death has been announced of the respected conductor Graham O'Connor.


Nigel Clarke

Clarke concerto claims British Composer Award

December 05, 2013
Nigel Clarke's scintillating Cornet Concerto — Mysteries of the Horizon has won a prestigious 2013 British Composers Award.


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies

December 05, 2013
These are brilliant deals that can't be beaten even by Santa this Christmas!


Bob Childs in action

Childs goes Dutch

December 05, 2013
Dr Robert Childs has been helping Brass Band Schoonhoven with their National preparations.


Wingates Band in 1907

Bible class history reaches all over banding world

December 05, 2013
The rich and and successful history of the Wingates Band has been reaching all parts of the banding globe.


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

December 05, 2013
Star cornet player James Fountain opts for Geneva — and starts on a real high.


Jaguar

Partnership success for Jaguar

December 05, 2013
The second Jaguar Land Rover Day of Brass has been hailed as a great success — even with a Clint Eastwood shoot out!


Adam Cooke in action

Cooke to explore South Africa and Norway

December 05, 2013
Virtuosi GUS MD Adam Cooke is set for musical exploration in South Africa and Norway over the coming months.


Alan Hobbins with Yorkshire trophy

Hobbins steps down from the bridge

December 05, 2013
Alan Hobbins has stepped down from the role of MD with Hebden Bridge Band.


Blackburn and Darwen Band

New associate joins Blackburn & Darwen

December 05, 2013
Matt Whitfield has joined Blackburn & Darwen Band as their new Associate Conductor.


Iain Culross

Grimethorpe announce Culross as new principal cornet

December 03, 2013
Iain Culross has been appointed as the new principal cornet at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Woodfalls

Report & Results: 2013 Wessex Open

December 03, 2013
Woodfalls recall some not so distant memories to retain Wessex title as new adjudication system is hailed a success.


Brighouse logo

Brighouse aim for Xmas number 1

December 03, 2013
A catchy new Christmas pop song is aimed at the top of pop charts from Brighouse & Rastrick.




wobplay

New ownership announced for World of Brass, Wobplay and World of Sound

July 1 • The trio of leading brass band music brands have been bought as an independent business by Adam Goldsmith and Nicki Tonge.


Spring Festival

Venues and dates for 2027 & 2028 Spring Festival announced

July 1 • Town Hall Birmingham and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2027 and 2028 British Open Spring Festival contests as long term plans are put in place following feedback.


Cory

Cory set for Tibetan title challenge in Kerkrade

June 30 • The Welsh champion will head to the World Music Contest armed with a third adventure of Tintin courtesy of the pseudonym inspired Paul Raphael.


Score

Kapitol looking for York judges...

June 30 • Kapitol Promotions and the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are looking for people to start their judging journey in York in September.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Air Force Squadronaires

Friday 3 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Crewe Brass

July 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

July 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

July 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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