News / Tredegar Band
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Tredegar set for busy National weekend
September 23, 2021
Welsh champion will combine contest and concert appearances on the National Finals weekend.
Tredegar to record Vaughan Williams for Brass
September 08, 2021
Welsh champion to record iconic works for a new recording to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Euphonium boost for Tredegar
August 29, 2021
The Welsh champion welcomes back their star euphonium player Yu-Han Yang.
Tredegar add to Wobplay Concert Series
August 06, 2021
The Welsh champion can be enjoyed in a specially recorded concert performance at the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea under Ian Porthouse — featuring guest soloist David Childs and four world premieres.
4BR Thursday Interview with Gareth Griffiths
June 10, 2021
4BR catches up with the principal trumpet of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra — a proud Welshman with a brass band background who has been enjoying life and music making on the island for the past 20 years and more.
Service call for bands on Radio 3
May 15, 2021
Composer Gavin Higgins and conductor Sam Harrison will join Radio 3 presenter Tom Service to discuss brass banding this weekend.
Vulpes Vulpes inspires Saggers to victory...
May 10, 2021
Composer Paul Saggers claims the prestigious O/Mordent Composer competition prize with a work inspired by the fantastic Mr Fox...
Death of Tredegar stalwart
April 14, 2021
The death has been announced of William 'Bill' Stokes — a stalwart committee member and supporter of Tredegar Band.
Tredegar aim for switch benefits on return to action
March 29, 2021
There will be changes in the personnel for the Welsh champion when they return to rehearsals.
Tredegar provides taster for FTBB Summer School
March 28, 2021
Welsh champion supports the Fermanagh/Tyrone Brass Band Summer School with some musical sparkle under MD Ian Porthouse.
Tredegar lead tribute to Legacy driving force
February 15, 2021
Welsh champion pays tribute to former politician and historian Hywel Francis who became an important supporter of the arts and the brass band movement in Wales.
Bursary boost for Tredegar player
February 15, 2021
Tredegar tenor horn player Jack Lythaby has been awarded a bursary to help him with his musical studies.
Matryoshka release for Tredegar star
February 06, 2021
Two new commissions dominate the debut CD release of Tredegar tenor horn star Ross Dunne.
Tredegar link to provide extra compassion at Christmas
December 21, 2020
Welsh champion links with Compassionate Cymru to bring extra musical comfort for those in greatest need at Christmas.
Tredegar makes Beatles reunion
December 18, 2020
Welsh champion celebrates 40 years of innovative recordings with a CD re-release of a Beatles celebration...
Another Dream success for Yu-Han
December 13, 2020
Tredegar euphonium star Yu-Han Yang claims second international music title.
Welsh champion takes first steps back to rehearsal
November 27, 2020
Tredegar has taken the first small steps back to playing together by following the regulations and guidelines provided in Wales.
Tredegar euph star claims Jeju International crown
November 09, 2020
A superb performance of the Philip Wilby 'Euphonium Concerto' sees Yu-Han Yang claim the prestigious Jeju title and $8,000 first prize.
BBC to repeat Battle of the Bands
October 06, 2020
The BBC 'Our Lives' series will repeat its 'Battle of the Bands' programme looking at banding in Wales in the build up to the 2019 Welsh Regional Championship.
Besson welcomes Tredegar euph star
October 05, 2020
Yu-Han Yang becomes the latest addition to Besson's International Performance Artist stable following a year of high profile success.
Tredegar duo feature on Besson Fridays at Home
September 04, 2020
This evening's episode sees the team of Philip Harper, Steven Mead and Roger Webster joined by the Tredegar Band pairing of Ian Porthouse and Dewi Griffiths.
Dunne takes on teaching role
August 28, 2020
Tredegar solo horn player Ross Dunne has built on the success of his recent 4BR mini masterclass series to launch his own-line tuition service.
Tredegar euph star reaches Jeju final
August 12, 2020
Yu-Han Yang, the solo euphonium of Welsh champion, Tredegar, has reached the final of the prestigious Jeju International Brass Competition in Korea.
Porthouse Pointers No 4
June 10, 2020
Ian Porthouse enlists his son Harry to illustrate how to use vibrato correctly and incorrectly!
