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Pontins

Judges reveal First Section opinions

October 26, 2010
Kevin Wadsworth and C Brian Buckley talk to 4BR after the conclusion of the First Section contest at Pontins.


Buckley

Buckley reveals Second Section reasons

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to C. Brian Buckley after the conclusion of the Second Section at Pontins.


Widdop

Widdop delight at four in a row

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Uppermill's conductor Alan Widdop after claiming a fourth consecutive Pontins title ...


Pontins

Judges reveal Third Section reasons

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Paul Holland and Dr Roy Newsome at the conclusion of the Third Section at Pontins.


Beasley

Beasley delight at Pontins victory

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Nigel Beasley the winning conductor of Hazel Grove, the 2010 Pontins Champions.


Sparkes and Parkes

Judges give Fourth Section Pontins answers

October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Roy Sparkes and Major Peter Parkes at the conclusion of the Fourth Section contest at Pontins.


Edmond

SBBA delighted at Conducting response

October 22, 2010
The inaugural Scottish Brass Band Association Conductors Course has been heralded as a major success.


Webster

Webster delighted with Scots response

October 22, 2010
Roger Webster found willing conducting delegates eager to learn in Perth last weekend.


Sparke

Sparke tips off Scots

October 22, 2010
Philip Sparke enjoyed himself at the recent Scottish Brass Band Association Conductors Course.


Black

Black enjoys conducting course experience

October 22, 2010
The recent SBBA Conductors Course in Perth certainly made an impression on one young conducting talent.


Luddington

4BR interview with Terry Luddington

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to the newly appointed BFBB Liaison Officer Terry Luddington.


Wadsworth

4BR interview with Kevin Wadsworth

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to adjudicator Kevin Wadsworth to find out just what he thought of the playing the First Section Finals.


King

4BR interview with Chris King

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to Chris King, the conductor of the newly crowned First Section National Champions, Friary Guildford.


Buckley

4BR interview with C Brian Buckley

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to C Brian Buckley to find out his thoughts after the completion of the Second Section Finals at Harrogate.


Gary Davies

4BR interview with Gary Davies

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to Gary Davies, Kevin Jones and Angela Westacott of the newly crowned Second Section National Champions, Tylorstown.


Wad and Lanc

4BR interview with Kevin Wadsworth & David Lancaster

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to the two adjudicators at 11.10pm on Sunday night after the completion of the Third Section National Finals.


Mike Brook

4BR interview with Michael Brook

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to the Delph soprano player Michael Brook as he clasps the Third Section National Trophy after his band's win at Harrogate.


Brownbill

4BR interview with Ian Brownbill

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to Ian Brownbill, one of the adjudicators at the Fourth Section National Finals in Harrogate.


Nigel Beasley

4BR interview with Nigel Beasley

September 29, 2010
4BR talks to Nigel Beasley, the winning conductor of the Fourth Section National Champion, Hazel Grove.


Tovey and Gregson

4BR interviews with Bram Tovey and Edward Gregson

September 13, 2010
4BR talks to Bram Tovey and Edward Gregson at the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival at Bridgewater Hall last weekend.


Taylor

4BR interview with Howard Taylor

September 13, 2010
4BR talks with the former Brisbane XLCR MD on his return to the UK banding scene.


Rigg

4BR interview with Lee Rigg

September 13, 2010
4BR talks to Lee Rigg about youth banding on a large scale at Bridgewater Hall last weekend.


Podcast

4BR Audio feature: Insider Information

August 13, 2010
In a new interview feature 4BR talks to the people involved in the business world of brass banding to find out more about breaking news, views and opinions.


Gregson

Interview with Edward Gregson

July 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to Professor Edward Gregson on his return to Swansea to conduct the National Youth Band of Wales.


Small

Interview with Gareth Small

July 29, 2010
4BR talks exclusively to the principal trumpet player of the Halle Orchestra




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.


Dutch

Dutch judges announced

September 18 • The adjudication panels for the Dutch National Championships have been confirmed.


Rex Richardson

What links Peter Graham, Rex Richardson, Alfred Hitchcock and Beyonce?

September 18 • Composer Peter Graham's music has been reaching a truly global audience of late...


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


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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