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Mark Ford

Ford to head to Japan

November 21, 2024
Australian conductor Mark Ford will take the baton to help with the 20th anniversary musical celebrations of the Hamamatsu Brass Band in Japan.


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Prestigious Frank Wright Medal award to Mark Ford

September 27, 2018
One of Australian banding's legendary figures has been presented with the prestigious Frank Wright Medal for his services to music.


Mark Ford

No more Ford lead at Kew

October 16, 2012
The highly respected Mark Ford has decided to announce his conducting retirement with the Kew Band Melbourne.


Simon Dobson

Dobson enjoys Kew backlash

June 12, 2012
Composer Simon Dobson is certainly enjoying his Aussie adventure.


Kew Band

Kew create Melbourne academic link

February 24, 2012
Kew Band Melbourne create history with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music


Baker

Baker enjoys National success

May 04, 2011
Brett Baker thrilled with Kew Band Aussie Nationals win.


Mark Ford

Ford the 'Torchbearer'...

October 26, 2009
4BR talks to Mark Ford, MD of Kew Band Melbourne, winners of the 2009 Australasian Open Championship.


Kew Band Melbourne

Three in a row for Kew

August 08, 2008
Kew Band Melbourne under new conductor Steve Bastable has taken out the 4th annual ABC 774AM Evening Show Brass Band competition.


'Neath Austral Skies

Advert: van Emmerik CD

March 17, 2008
Australian Euphonium Champion Matthew van Emmerik is due to release his CD ‘Neath Austral Skies at the Australian National Brass Band Championships.


Kew Band Melbourne

Bowman plays again

February 24, 2008
Chris Bowman, President of the Victorian Bands' League, has come out of playing retirement to help Kew Band send Mark Ford off at this years Nationals contest in Brisbane.




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Brass bands regain Parliamentary voice

June 27 • The setting up of a new All Party Parliamentary Group for Brass Banding gives brass bands a specific voice of support in Westminster.


Alan Duguid

Interview with Alan Duguid

June 26 • 4BR talks to conductor Alan Duguid about the inspirations behind his band's latest contemporary concert featuring works by Malcolm Arnold, David Bedford, Judith Bingham, Freddie Myers, Richard Rodney Bennett, Edmund Rubbra and Raymond Yiu.


Alan Jenkins

Alan Jenkins funeral details announced

June 25 • The funeral details for the highly respected musician and journalist Alan Jenkins have been announced.


Gray and Waespi

Gray and Waespi to lead joint masterclass approach in Bern

June 25 • A four-day conducting and composing masterclass led by Russell Gray and Oliver Waespi will take place in Bern later this year.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


East London Brass

June 26 • Percussionist: ELB is looking for a talented percussionist to join our existing section. We’re an ambitious band with an exciting programme and plenty to look forward to in the second half of the year.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Could you be the kit player to make our percussion team complete? . We would love to hear from you.. with National Finals in September and promotion to the North West 1st Section from January 2027 there is so much to look forward too .


Lostock Hall Brass Band

June 23 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, 2026 North West 2nd Section champions, seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. . National Finals in September and Promotion to the 1st Section in 2027


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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