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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.




Plumridge

Plumridge to become new principal cornet at Grimethorpe

May 15 • Hannah Plumridge is to become the new principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band as she ends a decade with Cory on a personal high.


Time to Shine

Still time to shine with NYBBGB

May 15 • There are still a few places to sign up in London, Manchester and Birmingham to help you with your audition skills — and its all free.


Elgar

Marzella-Wheeler to lead Elgar International Brass Band Winter School

May 15 • The MD of the Brass in Concert champion will lead the delegates at this year's Elgar International Brass Band Winter School.


North Shore

New Zealand journal reflects on National success

May 15 • The success of the recent National Championships in Wellington forms the bulk of the current issue of 'Mouthpiece' — the on-line journal of the Brass Band Association of New Zealand.


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 17 May • Dorchester- Park Bandstand DT1 1RG


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Delph Band

May 15 • We are seeking an enthusiastic and musically skilled Associate Conductor to lead and develop our band alongside our current Musical Director Phil Goodwin. . Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.


Tintwistle Band

May 15 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled!. We rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle, under the baton of our superb MD, Jim Henson.


Chinnor Silver

May 11 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join us as we head into an exciting period for the band.Good and varied diary ahead.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (so none of that tedious setting up and down)


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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