News / 2013
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Dyke and Fairey set to boost Ipswich charity coffers
January 29, 2013
Black Dyke and Fairey will be heading to Ipswich later this year to help boost the funds of some great charities.
Fusion success for NYBBS
January 29, 2013
The National Youth Band of Scotland has enjoyed critical acclaim for their contribution to Shetland folk fusion project.
Walters takes BBC crown
January 27, 2013
20 year old Josiah Walters became the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Winner at the RNCM in Manchester on Sunday evening.
Interview with Edward Gregson
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Professor Edward Gregson at the RNCM Festival of Brass to find out why he believes the event is so important to the whole of the brass band movement.
Interview with Allan Littlemore
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to brass band historian Allan Littlemore about the great Arthur Webb of the all conquering Foden's Band of the 1930s
Interview with Michael Bach
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor Michael Bach following Leyland's performance at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
Interview with Stan Nieuwenhuis and Glen Van Looy
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Stan Nieuwenhuis and euphonium star Glen Van Looy about their collaboration on the euphonium concerto, Uphill, which was performed at the RNCM Festival of Brass accompanied by the Leyland Band.
Interview with Oliver Waespi..
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Swiss composer Oliver Waespi about the worldwide appeal of his test piece Audivi Media Nocte, and what else he may have in store for brass bands in the near future.
Interview with Pippa Scourse...
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to 15 year old Pippa Scourse, a junior RNCM student who made a huge impression with her playing in a masterclass with Alexis Demailly at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
Interview with Andy Scott
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Andy Scott following the RNCM Festival of Brass performance of his concerto — Molecular Cocktail Party by Foden's trombone star John Barber.
Interview with John Barber
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Foden's star trombonist John Barber following his performance of Andy Scott's concerto — Molecular Cocktail Party at the RNCM Festival of Brass.
Interview with Nigel Clarke
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Nigel at the RNCM Festival of Brass following the performance of his cornet concerto — Mysteries of the Horizon by Harmen Vanhoorne.
Interview with Ludovic Neuhror and Harmen Vanhoorne
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Swiss composer Ludovic Neuhror and Harmen Vanhoorne following the performance of their tribute to the much missed flugel player Iwan Williams.
Interview with Diversions after Benjamin Britten composers
January 27, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simon Dobson, Gavin Higgins, Lucy Pankhurst and Paul McGhee at the RNCM Festival of Brass — who wrote the world premiere of a work celebrating the great British composer.
Brass at the Guild ready for action
January 26, 2013
The popular Brass at the Guild Hall Contest is ready for action — and looking forward to a great day of contesting action.
Advert: Ev-entz
January 26, 2013
We have some great deals on some world beating instruments — from a Besson Prestige euphonium to a Majestic vibraphone.
Buxton ready for 50th running
January 26, 2013
The popular Buxton Brass Band Festival celebrates its 50th birthday this year — and you can be part of its contest celebrations.
Bye Bye Bob
January 26, 2013
Thoresby Colliery say a fond farewell to bass trombone player Bob Craddock
Dyke appoint Bob Childs as Associate Director of Music
January 25, 2013
The European, English and Yorkshire champions appoint Dr Bob Childs as their new Associate Director of Music.
Interview with Harmen Vanhoorne
January 24, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with the Belgian cornet star Harmen Vanhoorne in the Welsh valleys bandroom of Masters champions Tredegar.
2013 Action Research details announced
January 24, 2013
The details of the premier Youth Entertainment Contest that takes place in Blackpool on 10th February have been announced
4BR Quiz: Weekly Quiz sponsored by Ev-entz
January 24, 2013
There’s another great prize on offer with our quiz, sponsored by Ev-entz
Brighouse adhere to Cutt principal
January 24, 2013
Garry Cutt has been appointed as the Principal Guest Conductor with Brighouse & Rastrick Band.
New top man at Newstead
January 24, 2013
Newstead Brass appoint 20 year old James Screaton as their new principal cornet.
