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John Packer

Secret practice makes perfect with John Packer

February 26, 2014
If you want to make the most of the brilliant JP374 Sterling Euphonium any time and any place then John Packer has the perfect solution...


Bob Childs in action

Childs set for Aussie workshop

February 26, 2014
Dr Robert Childs will be leading a Conductors Workshop in Brisbane later this year.


Black Dyke

Ben and Gary to lead tasty Lower Brass Spotlight

February 26, 2014
Two leading lower brass stars from Black Dyke are to lead the way at Leeds Town Hall on March 23rd.


Marsden in action

Marsden open up on St Magnus

February 26, 2014
Marsden Silver open up just 24 hours before St Magnus assault at Bradford.


Strata Brass

Report & Results: 2014 NEMBBA Contest

February 26, 2014
Strata Brass head the pre-Area winners in Derbyshire


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

February 26, 2014
More music and chat from Frank at the BBC


Mallets

Centre Stage Percussion unveils stunning mallets

February 26, 2014
A brand new range of stunning marimba and vibraphone mallets have been unveiled by Centre Stage Percussion.


Narisa Hall

Bodmin open up at brand new bandroom

February 26, 2014
There is a double cause for celebration at Bodmin ahead of their Torquay appearance this year...


Wardle High School

Wardle cop a great experience

February 26, 2014
A rendition of the famous 'Policeman's Song' was made all the more authentic for the young players of Wardle Academy recently.


Cornets

Cry of the Monitors in Ashton

February 26, 2014
New arrivals have meant a cry or two of a different sort on banding nights in Ashton...


cornets

Death of Ken Nevin

February 26, 2014
The death has been reported of former Cheetham Hill bass player Ken Nevin.


Thoresby

Thoresby opt for Open University study on St Magnus

February 26, 2014
Midland challengers Thoresby Colliery will showcase their St Magnus preparations at the University of Nottingham.


Ken Worgan and Woodfalls

Woodfalls set for St Magnus opening

February 26, 2014
West of England challengers to open up with a sneak preview of their St Magnus challenge.


Alan Needham

Needham to battle cancer away from podium

February 26, 2014
Alan Needham's battle against cancer will continue away from the conducting podium.


Camborne little smashers

Runners & Riders ready for Torquay

February 25, 2014
77 bands will take to the starting line up in Torquay in the battle for qualification places for Cheltenham and London.


Richard Marshall

Marshall aid at Salford

February 25, 2014
Black Dyke principal cornet player provides students with invaluable expertise and assistance.


Midsomer players

Dusty donations required!

February 25, 2014
If you have an old instrument gathering dust on a shelf somewhere then there are youngsters at Midsomer Norton & Radstock desperate to get their hands on it.


Grimethorpe at the Nationals

Grimethorpe open up on St Magnus

February 25, 2014
If you want to find out how Grimey are doing on St Magnus, now's your chance — but be early!


Bodmin at Cheltenham

New bone found in Bodmin

February 25, 2014
The Bodmin Band welcomes a brand new bass trombone player ahead of their Second Section challenge in Torquay.


Oulton Park

Interview with the Huddersfield Marathon Band at the finish!

February 23, 2014
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Mike Lomas and Tim Hewitt after the Huddersfield Marathon Band finish the 13 mile course at Oulton Park


Marathon runners

The three quarter distance is reached!

February 23, 2014
We catch up with the Huddersfield Marathon Band at the three quarter race distance at Oulton Park..


Marathon Band

One third distance with the Huddersfield Marathon Band

February 23, 2014
We catch up with the Huddersfield Marathon Band at one third race distance...


Marathon Band Oulton Park

4BR meets the Huddersfield Marathon Band

February 23, 2014
4BR meets up with the players of the Huddersfield Marathon Band


Success

Euro boost for 1st Old Boys with solo and ensemble success

February 23, 2014
There was a timely contesting boost of confidence for 1st Old Boys players young and not so young recently...


Alan Fernie

Fernie drops in for Spanish lessons

February 23, 2014
Composer Alan Fernie has made two welcome trips to give extra insight into his Area test piece.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


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


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

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