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John Packer winner

Advert: John Packer Ltd

January 10, 2013
John Packer's Christmas Giveaway prize winners have been announced.


Ian Dickie

Final ring for Bellshill Bandmaster

January 10, 2013
Bandmaster Ian Dickie has announced his retirement from the baton work at Bellshill SA.


Troms away

Kingdom trio warm frozen cockles after icy dip

January 10, 2013
The trio of synchronised trombone playing swimmers of Kingdom Brass are just about thawed out — thanks to the generosity of their sponsors.


Severn Tunnel

Bond heads musical line at Severn Tunnel

January 10, 2013
Composer Christopher Bond has taken over the musical helm at the Severn Tunnel Band.


Oldham Lees Band

Oldham new recruits for new season

January 10, 2013
There has been a number of additions to the ranks of the Oldham (Lees) Band in time for the new season.


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Support us through iTunes and amazon

January 09, 2013
Now there's additional ways you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.


Lions Youth

Lions team up with Double champions

January 08, 2013
Lions Youth team up with the new 4BR Band of the Year for next major recording project.


WhitFriday

Midnight hour returns to Scouthead

January 08, 2013
People power ensures that the popular Scouthead & Austerlands Whit Friday contest can keep going — right up to midnight!


Ian Bousfield

Bousfield to lead Brass Day

January 08, 2013
International trombone virtuoso Ian Bousfield will lead the Brass Day 2013 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this weekend.


Jim Shepherd

Shepherd leaves Elland flock

January 08, 2013
The great Jim Shepherd has retired as MD of Elland Silver Band.


Close up of cornets

Disney organisers reveal magic formulas...

January 08, 2013
The organisers of the Euro Band Festival at Disneyland Paris have revealed their rules and registration requirements.


nEX t GENERATION IN

Christmas cheer for BTM

January 08, 2013
BTM gear up for new season with festive fun in South Wales.


Fairlop Band

No cards for Fairlop

January 08, 2013
A very busy Fairlop Band has raised funds for some great causes thanks to their fair old hard work over the festive season.


4br aWARDS

2012 4BR Awards — The Results

January 07, 2013
The ballot boxes have been emptied and the votes counted — and the winners for 2012 have been announced as....


4BR

4BR Quiz: Monday Quiz

January 07, 2013
There’s another selection of some great CDs on offer with our Monday morning quiz.


Morrison

Interview with Alan Morrison

January 07, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Alan Morrison, the newly appointed Chairman of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators at their AGM in Brighouse.


Kilroy

Interview with Mike Kilroy

January 07, 2013
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to PR Officer Mike Kilroy at the recent ABBA AGM in Brighouse.


Lofthouse 2000 in action

Transport help for Lofthouse

January 07, 2013
Lofthouse 2000 gets a welcome transporter boost for the New Year.


Close of cornets

Oxford closing date looms...

January 07, 2013
If you the chance to give your Area test piece an early season run out, then make sure you enter the Oxford & District BBA Contest — now!


Geneva Instruments

Advert: Geneva Instruments

January 07, 2013
Geneva opens its doors to new retailers.


Chris Helme

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

January 07, 2013
More great music from Chris Helme deep in the Yorkshire Moors....


Frank Renton

Radio: Listen to the Band

January 07, 2013
More of Frank and the highlights of Brass in Concert.


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Get your event listed FREE for 2013

January 06, 2013
With the new contest season about to get underway, find out if your event is listed for the 2013 contest season on 4BR?


Harper in action

Interview with Philip Harper

January 05, 2013
4BR talks to Philip Harper at the recent Greater Gwent Youth Band Concert in Newport.


Roger Webster in action

Webster to take on different role at Grimethorpe

January 05, 2013
Roger Webster to take less formal playing role with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.




Peter Moore

Saturday morning Proms spotlight on Moore

August 29 • Peter Moore will be the featured soloist in Gunther Schuller's trombone concerto 'Eine kleine Posaunenmusik' in a mid-morning Proms performance.


British Open

Sit back and don't miss the British Open action

August 29 • If you can't make it to Symphony Hall next Saturday, then you can always sit back and enjoy it all on the Wobplay platform.


Brass Monkeys

Podcast: The Brass Monkeys — Episode 13

August 29 • Two of the three brass monkeys chat about the recent Welsh National Eisteddfod and other current North Wales brass band related items.


Adams

Europe's rising euph star gains bespoke Adams support

August 29 • Bernardas Butkus has become one of Adams Musical Instruments 'Rising Star' artists.


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 29 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


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


Hathersage Band

August 28 • BASS TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Hathersage Band

August 28 • FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Chinnor Silver

August 26 • Our COMMUNITY BAND would love players to join us at our next rehearsal on Monday 1st at 11am in our own bandroom.. It's just an extra chance for a friendly blow with cake,coffee and good company.. Does not affect allegiance to your main band


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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