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Half century at Guild Hall

January 15, 2008
There is a fine line up of 50 bands for Brass at the Guild Hall at the start of February.


Bari Thomas and Sean Whyte

Waitakere weddings

January 14, 2008
‘The Trusts’ Waitakere Brass’ euphonium players Bari Thomas and Sean Whyte were married recently – but not to each other!


St Marys Band Club

Keller Line-up confirmed

January 14, 2008
This years Ern Keller International Soloist of the Year is a brilliant line-up of players, and the four competing bands in the Band of the Year should make for a top day of quality banding.


4BR

4BR New features

January 11, 2008
4BR launches two new feature article sections.


Grimey poll

Grimethorpe's European Vote

January 11, 2008
You can now help pick Grimethorpe's Gala Concert programme at the 2008 European Championships — so get voting!


Besson

Advert: Besson

January 11, 2008
Euphonium star Steven Mead reports that the latest baritones from Besson are on their way.


YBS

Bates books in at YBS

January 11, 2008
YBS has been busy and has snapped up a top class soprano player in the shape of Gary Bates.


Bradford

57 Bands set for Yorkshire

January 11, 2008
There will be a very healthy turnout of bands this year at Bradford as 57 bands enter Yorkshire Regional Championship.


Tameside

Cash boost for bands

January 11, 2008
Tameside Council has awarded three local bands some much needed cash.


Orchard Brass

Pick of the bunch

January 11, 2008
The Orchard of England Brass Quintet recently delighted local audiences — not surprising given their line up of players...


Advert: Rayburn Tours

January 10, 2008
Get registered and get a copy of Rayburn's 'Brass Band Tours' to see just how far your band can go in 2008....


SBBA

2008 Besson Scottish Solo & Quartet Championships

January 10, 2008
Details of the 2008 event have been released by the organisers — with just a couple of weeks to go to get your entries in...


YBS

YBS lose soprano

January 10, 2008
Claire Taylor has announced her decision to leave her soprano seat at YBS.


Shirley

Shirley go Green

January 10, 2008
The Shirley Band has opted for a Green direction for the future.


Traders

Traders to support Brass Band Archive

January 10, 2008
The Association of Brass Band Traders is set to support our banding heritage at Butlins.


Mark Kitzpatrick and Laura Keegan

Fitzy ties the knot

January 10, 2008
One of Melbourne's finest and best known brass musicians, Mark Fitzpatrick,and his long time partner, Laura Keegan, have finally tied the knot.


Death of James Abbott MBE

January 09, 2008
The death of James Abbott MBE has been announced.


Kirk

Kirky's sure fire bets!

January 09, 2008
Kirkintilloch are set to raise funds for their European Championship appearance in Norway by taking a trip to the bookies!


McFadyen

McFadyen hits the web

January 09, 2008
James MacFadyen is the latest composer for brass to launch on the internet with a new website.


NABBC

NABBC South West workshop

January 09, 2008
The South West Area of the National Association of Brass Band Conductors is the latest to hold a workshop on the Area test pieces. Get along then and find out more...


pOLYsTEEL

PolySteel set up new youth band

January 09, 2008
West of England Champion looks to the future by setting up its own youth band.


QLD Band Association

2008 Oz Entries

January 09, 2008
50 Brass Bands and over 350 soloists have entered in this years Australian Championships, being held in Brisbane over the Easter Weekend.


Leyland

Leyland confirm Gray departure

January 08, 2008
Leyland confirm that they have parted company with Russell Gray and are to team up with Howard Evans at RNCM Festival of Brass.


Downie

Three Part Invention announcement

January 08, 2008
Publishers make announcement over Kenneth Downie's Regional 2nd Section test piece.


Fodens

Head North no more...

January 08, 2008
Fodens Richardson say goodbye to a loyal (and high mileage) cornet player...




British Open

Fewer than 30 stall seats left for British Open

September 4 • You will need to be quick to get a downstairs seat in the stalls for the British Open — but you can still bag a bargain discount for the Grand Tier to enjoy 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

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