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Shirebrook

New Shirebrook contest announced for 2021

June 18, 2020
The popular Shirebrook Contest will return in 2021 with Sunday concert series still under review.


Sign

Musicians urged to petition Government for Arts sector assistance

June 18, 2020
A petition has been launched to get the Government to publish what financial help will be given to the arts and culture sector once the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted.


nybbs

Scottish Youth start on-line prep work for Grand Finale

June 18, 2020
The music has been sent out to the 116 youngsters of the three levels of the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland to preparing for their virtual on-line concert in August.


radio

Radio: IBB & Friends

June 18, 2020
It's the turn of Swiss trombone star Lionel Fumeaux to talk Italian over the air waves this week.


Houlding

Houlding on for BBE session

June 18, 2020
The hugely respected professional performer and educator will be delving into the topic of 'Practice techniques and preparation for auditions and solo performance' on this evening's BBE webinar presentation'.


Mike Lovatt

Fancy eclipsing Mike Lovatt?

June 17, 2020
There are just 3 days to go to get your part of David Lancaster's 'Eclipse' composition recorded and sent in — and you can be joining the great Mike Lovatt at the Harrogate International Festival.


bRASSFEST

Queen inspires fat bottomed banding response

June 17, 2020
BrassFestUK's 'Isolation Video' initiative has been a great hit around the banding world.


Holst

Classic test-pieces revisited No 3: A Moorside Suite

June 17, 2020
Prof Stephen Allen takes an in depth look at one of the classic works for the brass band medium — 'A Moorside Suite' by Gustav Holst


Wainwright

New International Composer Competition launched

June 17, 2020
A new competition inspired by Andrew Wainwright is looking to showcase works for the brass band medium in an innovative way.


Bandstand

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

June 17, 2020
Water, water everywhere this week.... from the Old Ancient Mariner himself in the heart of Yorkshire, Chris Helme


West of England

Royal patronage extended at Bugle

June 16, 2020
Price Charles will continue to support the famous West of England Bandsmen's Festival in Bugle.


Carol

Interview with Carol Jarvis

June 16, 2020
4BR catches up with freelance professional trombone player Carol Jarvis to find out how she has been keeping busy during the lockdown period.


Band Supplies

Add an extra level of Prestige to your playing...

June 14, 2020
Buy a brand new Prestige cornet from Band Supplies and with your immediate delivery comes the chance to try it out with a Besson star of your choice...


Ross Dunne

5 minute masterclass with Ross Dunne No 3

June 14, 2020
Another session of invaluable tips in the masterclass series from horn player Ross Dunne...


Angel

New student composition competition looks for iconic inspiration

June 14, 2020
Student composers are being asked to be inspired by the North East of England


James

Class is permanent...

June 14, 2020
A Sunday treat from the great James Shepherd....


Brighouse

New recording partnership for Brighouse & Rastrick

June 14, 2020
A new collaboration will see Brighouse & Rastrick produce a series of releases with KMJ Recordings.


Meredith

Stars align in Fulham...

June 14, 2020
There's the best line-up of star talent to enjoy down at Fulham since the days of George Best, Bobby Moore and Rodney Marsh


Vaughan Williams

Themes of VW Variations explored in Musical Times

June 14, 2020
Prof Stephen Allen's research into Vaughan Williams's 'Variations for Brass Band' has now been published in 'The Musical Times'.


Cory

Cory launches new initiative to boost Welsh youth

June 13, 2020
The world's number 1 ranked band has the green light to spearhead a Youth Brass Weekend at the end of August to help inspire the next generation of brass band performers in Wales.


Lito

Interview with Lito Fontana

June 12, 2020
4BR catches up with the trombone star to find out more about how the Coronavirus pandemic has affected musical life in Italy and Austria.


Orchetras

Top orchestral conductors warn of devastated post Covid-19 landscape

June 11, 2020
Sir Simon Rattle and Sir Mark Elder have warned that orchestral music making in the UK faces an uncertain future with musicians left in the wilderness.


Florent Didier

Didier takes final bow with Paris

June 11, 2020
Florent Didier, the inspirational driving force behind the rise of Paris Brass Band has stepped down from his role as Musical & Artistic Director.


Woodhouse

Woodhouse signature heard across the world

June 11, 2020
A proud community band with a 167 year history has made sure its musical mark has been made across the world.


Hammonds

Walsh takes top euph role at Hammonds

June 11, 2020
The experienced Steven Walsh will take the solo euphonium seat at Hammonds Band as soon as they return to rehearsal and competitive action.




nybbgb

Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London

July 9 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.


ai rOBOT

Artists combine with AI to win composition prize

July 9 • AI technology fuses with the 'human essence' to create award winning compositions in global competition.


pRESTOCDS

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

July 8 • You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.


Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

July 8 • BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Mereside Brass

July 9 • MERESIDE BRASS have vacancies for PERCUSSION players. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials. It would be great to hear from you if you would like to join the band or if you could help out when needed for concerts.


Mereside Brass

July 9 • MERESIDE BRASS have a vacancy for a SOLO CORNET player maybe PRINCIPAL for the right player. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs, occasional contests & socials. Players of all ages & sections are welcome to visit or join us


Petworth Town Band

July 7 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, TUBA and BASS TROMBONE. We are an enthusiastic band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome you to join us and our inspirational MD Paula Streeter.


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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