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Basses

Beware a dodgy BBb tuba offer

January 17, 2014
If you given the wink about a tuba deal too good to be true then make sure it isn't a little bit dodgy...


Grieghallen

International panel set for open judging in Bergen

January 16, 2014
The details of the international panel of judges who will judge at the Norwegian Nationals has been announced.


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Radio 2 Young Brass semi final details released

January 16, 2014
The eight Young Brass semi finalists will gain top class backing in their bid for glory.


WELSH CHAMPIONS

Tong add to top end

January 16, 2014
Welsh champion Tongwynlais Temperance adds a new signing to the front row cornet section.


St Dennis

First class graduates join St Dennis

January 16, 2014
Cornish band welcome two new graduates to the ranks ahead of a busy 2014 contesting season.


Rogerstone Band

New Hutch to build at Rogerstone

January 16, 2014
Well known Welsh cornet player tp start the rebuilding process at Rogerstone Band.


On air

Radio: Listen to the Band

January 16, 2014
More late night music and chat from Frank at the BBC...


Bridgewater Hall

Question Time set for RNCM Festival

January 15, 2014
A brace of focussed question and answer sessions are planned for the forthcoming RNCM Festival of Brass at Bridgewater Hall.


Brass Band Insurance

Advert: Brass Band Insurance Services

January 15, 2014
The insurance experts will be on hand at Skegness to make sure you are covered...


Holme Silver

Holme is where the heart is...

January 15, 2014
Holme Silver is determined to return to the contesting stage after a long period away.


Rainford Band

Rainford Slow Melody gains entries

January 14, 2014
There has been an encouraging take up of entries for the first Rainford Slow Melody contest in February.


Silk Torpedo

Oh you pretty thing...

January 14, 2014
The passing of time and memory may be playing a few tricks on the identity of a 40 year old rock band hit...


Guild Hall

Brass at the Guild Hall announce line ups

January 14, 2014
44 bands will battle for the prizes and British Open Youth title at the popular Brass at the Guild Hall event in February.


Miles Davison

Miles end at Grimethorpe

January 14, 2014
Miles Davison set to join Grimethorpe on solo horn after Butlins.


Richard Marshall

Marshall set for new cornet spotlight

January 14, 2014
Richard Marshall is getting ready to lead his fifth cornet spotlight in Leeds in March.


ABBA

ABBA announce 2014 line up

January 14, 2014
The new executive line up of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has been voted in.


Kevin Van Giel

Giel force winds at Willebroek

January 14, 2014
Brass Band Willebroek announce the appointment of Kevin Van Giel as their new solo euphonium.


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Holdgate steps into Whitwell breach

January 14, 2014
Kevin Holdgate has stepped in at short notice to ensure Whitwell Brass take to the Butlins stage.


SWBBA

Grant boost for South West BB Association

January 14, 2014
The South West Brass Band Association has gained a financial boost from the Grants for Arts.


Oldham Band Lees

Moore the merrier at Oldham

January 14, 2014
Former Brighouse flugel star Dave Moore joins Oldham Band (Lees)


Laurie Walton

Century partnership at Whaley Bridge

January 14, 2014
Two stalwarts rack up 100 years of outstanding banding service.


Duncan Beckley

New signings and helping hands boost Pleasley

January 14, 2014
Player boost for Pleasley ahead of Butlins as Duncan Beckley lends a musical helping hand.


old band

Honley welcome for Portillo

January 14, 2014
Former Tory MP Michael Portillo has paid a quick visit to Honley Brass on his latest railway travels.


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4BR Weekend Quiz:

January 12, 2014
A numerical connection provides the brain teaser for our Sunday quiz this week.


John Packer

Advert: The perfect job opportunity at John Packer

January 11, 2014
John Packer Ltd is offering a superb job opportunity for an experienced musician...




podcast

Podcast: Whisky High Notes: Episode 1

March 26 • Composer agent and whisky lover, Dr. Naomi Belshaw is joined by Sam McShane, Artistic Director of Kings Place to talk about whisky and classical music...


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: New Jerusalem (Kenneth Downie)

March 26 • A upbeat march to put a concert audience in an immediate good mood from Kenneth Downie.


Guildhall

Guildhall Solo Competition entries now open

March 26 • If you are a brass or percussion player aged 9-18 and Grade 3 and above, them why not enjoy yourself in competition and in finding out more about your playing skills...


Tine Thing Helseth

Best Classical Recording Award for Tine Thing Helseth

March 26 • The Norwegian trumpet soloist has won a prestigious Spellemannprisen for Best Classical Recording for her latest release, 'Echoes'.


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


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


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.


Darren R. Hawken

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


               

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