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yamaha

How to impress Russell Gray

April 20, 2020
There has already been a fantastic response to the competition to win a professional level instrument from Yamaha and Band Supplies — but Russell Gray also gives a few pointers to being creative, musical and fun...


Kenny Crookston

4BR interview with Kenny Crookston

April 18, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks with Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston


debate

4BR Round Table Talk: Part 2

April 18, 2020
Part 2 of 4BR's discussion on the question of restructuring contesting in the UK based on quality and not quantity. The panel of Sandy Smith, Simon Gresswell and Paul Fisher come up with their thoughts on an answer...


Discussion

4BR Round Table Talk: Part 1

April 17, 2020
First part of a new round table discussion feature about the major topics of the moment — starting with contesting based on quality and not quantity...


Russell Gray

5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray No 3

April 17, 2020
Yamaha Artist Russell Gray delivers another mini conducting masterclass to add to your expertise at right and left hand independent movement.


Vam Lloy

5 minute masterclass with Glenn Van Looy

April 15, 2020
The Geneva Performance & Development Artist talks about getting motivated to practice and how to make sure you warm up properly to play, even for a little blow.


Garman

4BR Interview with Nicholas Garman

April 13, 2020
In the latest of the 4BR interviews with leading personalities around the banding world, we catch up with Nicholas Garman of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators.


Joseph Cook

5 minute masterclass reminder with Joseph Cook

April 08, 2020
Geneva artist Joseph Cook (and son Edvard) give a timely 5 minute reminder to keep practising during the Coronavirus lockdown...


Pointers

Porthouse Pointers No 3

April 07, 2020
The Porthouse pointers on how to improve your double and triple tonguing techniques


Bremner

4BR Interview with David Bremner

April 06, 2020
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with conductor and professional musician David Bremner to find out what musical life is like in New Zealand — and what the banding future holds there.


Gregson

4BR Interview with Edward Gregson

April 05, 2020
To coincide with the release of the latest CD featuring his works, 4BR talks to composer Edward Gregson.


Withingtn

4BR Interview with Allan Withington

April 03, 2020
In a new series of major interviews with leading conductors, players and personalities around the banding world, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Stavanger MD, Allan Withington.


Ian Porthouse

Porthouse Pointers No 2

April 03, 2020
Ian Porthouse puts Harry through his daily practice paces — this time with the focus on articulation.


Harper

4BR Interview with Philip Harper

April 02, 2020
In a new series of major interviews with leading conductors, players and personalities around the banding world, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Cory MD, Philip Harper...


Russell Gray

5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray No 2

April 02, 2020
Russell Gray provides another mini masterclass on the art of conducting...


Ross Knight

5 minute masterclass with Ross Knight

March 31, 2020
The Yamaha tuba artist Ross Knight offers invaluable tips about approaching scale work in different forms...


Porthouse

Porthouse Pointers No 1

March 29, 2020
Ian and Harry Porthouse offer up some home practice tips now that players have some time on their hands...


Russell Gray

5 minute masterclass with Russell Gray

March 27, 2020
One of the best conductors in the banding world gives few tips on passive and active beating techniques...


Mike Lovatt

5 minute masterclass with Mike Lovatt

March 25, 2020
One of the world's leading trumpet stars gives a special 4BR masterclass — so why not get in touch with him for some extra tips too...


Bram Gay

Death of Bram Gay

December 15, 2019
One of the most influential and forthright brass band musicians has passed away at the age of 89.


Talents

Interview with Patrick Ottiger of BML Talents

November 26, 2019
4BR Editor Iwan Fox speaks to Patrick Ottiger, MD of the new Swiss First Division Champion, BML Talents


euphonia

Report & Results: 2019 Swiss National Championships

November 23, 2019
Valaisia make it five wins in a row in Montreux with titles success for Ensemble de Cuivres Euphonia, BML Talents, Constellation Brass Band B, Musik Frohsinn Oberburg and Entlebucher Jugend Brass Band


Brass in concert

2019 Brass in Concert Championship replays...

November 22, 2019
You still have time to enjoy all the action from the 2019 Brass in Concert Championships from Sage Gateshead...


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David Childs: The Symphonic Euphonium Vol II

November 13, 2019
The brilliant new CD from David Childs has been released — and you shouldn't miss out on enjoying it for yourself.


Crokston

Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 3

September 24, 2019
Ahead of the forthcoming BBE Conference CEO Kenny Crookston talks about what the future holds for the organisation over the next 12 months or more.




British Open

2026 Spring Festival test-pieces and judges announced

September 20 • The trio of works and the judges in the Grand Shield, Senior Cup and Senior Trophy have been confirmed by the Mortimer family.


NYBBGB

NYBBGB concert reprise this Friday

September 18 • You can sit back and enjoy a repeat of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain's Summer Concert this Friday evening.


Future

Brass Foundations Future Leaders graduate with distinction

September 18 • The first cohort of future brass band leaders graduate from the pioneering BBE programme.


cooperation and adams

Adams and coop in percussion partnership

September 18 • Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.


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


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Epping Forest Band

September 20 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Rockingham Brass Band

September 19 • Trombone Vacancy!. Yorkshire 3rd Section band in Barnsley seeks trombone players! Supportive, sociable band. Rehearsals Mon & Wed 19:45-21:45 at The Band Room, Rockingham Centre, Hoyland Common S74 0PY. Instrument can be provided


Rockingham Brass Band

September 19 • Soprano Cornet Vacancy!. We're a Yorkshire 3rd Section band in Barnsley with a soprano cornet seat available! Fun, friendly group. Rehearsals Mon & Wed, 19:45-21:45 at at The Band Room, Rockingham Centre, Hoyland Common S74 0PY.. Instrument can be provided


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

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