News / Tredegar Band
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Friday interview with James Fountain
February 04, 2022
We chat to the principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra following the release of his critically acclaimed debut CD, 'Keep the Music Playing'.
Friday interview with Ian Porthouse
January 28, 2022
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the Tredegar MD about the music to be featured by the Welsh Champion and guest soloist Peter Moore at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Tredegar put in Moore Shifts for RNCM appearance
January 27, 2022
The Welsh champion welcomed trombone star Peter Moore to their recent rehearsal ahead of their performance together at the RNCM Brass Band Festival.
Tredegar makes National link to help inspire next brass generation
January 22, 2022
The Welsh champion has linked up with the National Orchestra of Wales for an ongoing outreach programme that looks to inspire youngster to take up brass playing.
More Variations on VW to come for Tredegar
December 13, 2021
The Welsh Champion rounds off its year with the first part of a major Vaughan Williams recording project with ENO Music Director Martyn Brabbins.
Tredegar accompanies Fountain excellence
November 13, 2021
The newly appointed principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra has renewed brass band links with Welsh Champion.
Busy time for Tredegar as they use Sage advice
November 10, 2021
The Welsh champion has been busy of late but won't be losing experience as they look forward to more exciting projects.
Global links for Tredegar Euph star
October 26, 2021
Welsh champion's Taiwanese euphonium star is building his teaching connections across the globe from his new home in South Wales.
Epic Tredegar connection in Amersham
October 23, 2021
Two banding organisations with a shared community ethos will link up later today for a musical showcase.
Tredegar ready for Epic link with Amersham
October 08, 2021
Two banding organisations with a community ethos at their heart will join forces later this month for an epic concert day.
Tredegar register positive Covid tests
October 07, 2021
The Welsh champion takes takes action after two members of the band register positive Covid-19 tests this week.
Westacott takes sop role at Tredegar
October 01, 2021
Robert Westacott returns to Tredegar to take on the sop role on the band's 'Heroes' challenge at the Royal Albert Hall.
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.
