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4BR Shop: Denis Wick Euphonium SM3U-X Silver plated
The Ultra mouthpiece from Steven Mead through the 4BR Shop is one of the most popular of the range.
February 18, 2020
Dutch link for Filton Area challenge
Filton Concert will team up with Dutch conductor Erik van de Kolk for their West of England challenge in Torquay.
February 18, 2020
Cross Keys look towards Area after flood damage
Flood damage takes its toll on the Cross Keys Band, but help has come from the banding community to enable them to focus on their Area challenge.
February 18, 2020
National Youth Concert looks forward to 2020 course
Jonathan Parkes will lead the National Youth Concert Band course — headlined by acclaimed trombonist Helen Vollam.
February 17, 2020
Cathedral entries open for Ripon
The popular Ripon Entertainment Contest is now open for entries.
February 17, 2020
4BR Shop: Solemn Procession (Richard Strauss)
Paul Hindmarsh's superb arrangement is now available through the 4BR Shop.
February 17, 2020
Last waltz for Solihull stalwart
A recent Shirley Band concert featuring Viennese music marked the retirement of band stalwart Ian Birchall.
February 17, 2020
Radio: Sounds of Brass
Music from the Salvation Army is featured this week with Phillip Hunt.
February 17, 2020
Baritone smiles in Catterick
There were plenty of smiles on show at the second Saxhorn Fest at Catterick Garrison on the weekend run by Katrina Marzella and Helen Varley.
February 17, 2020
Report & Result: 2020 Welsh Open
Filton Concert whip up a bit of a musical storm to claim a hat-trick of victories in a wind-swept Porthcawl.
February 16, 2020
4BR Shop: The 39th Parallel (Peter Graham)
Peter Graham's superb top-flight test-piece is now available through the 4BR Shop.
February 15, 2020
A traditional load of bullocks...
A 15th century East Midlands tradition is going from strength to strength thanks to some red faced men, a plough and a plastic trombone...
February 15, 2020
Marshall set for busy 2020
Black Dyke's principal cornet already has a pretty full diary of trips, concerts and projects lined up for the year — and a contest or two of course...
February 15, 2020
Student award winners look to expand with composer competition
The award winning When Tuba Come One low brass quartet has launched its own composer competition to help boost the repertoire.
February 15, 2020
Volunteer service brings Littleport back to full strength
The Littleport Band is back to full strength ahead of its Area title challenge with a brave volunteer and a great young talent boosting the ranks.
February 15, 2020
4BR Shop: Arbor Percussion Orchestral Whip
Superbly made percussion whip from Arbor
February 14, 2020
Saltash celebrate friendly achievements
Members young and old of the Saltash Band have been showcasing their solo talents.
February 14, 2020
Bandstand campaign continues in Todmorden
The campaign to renovate a Grade 2 listed bandstand in West Yorkshire gains further media support.
February 14, 2020
Report & Results: 2020 Scottish Youth, Solo & Ensemble Championship
There was a high standard of playing on show at the Scottish Youth, Solo & Ensemble Championship in Livingston on the weekend.
February 14, 2020
Kratz to lead Swedish Salvation music making
Conductor Andreas Kratz and members of the Swedish Central Band of the Salvation Army will be bringing more music around the nation.
February 14, 2020
4BR Shop: Muirhead Wallace 471 Tenor horn adjustable cup mute
A brilliant Muirhead tenor horn cup mute at a brilliant price
February 14, 2020
New signings give Ebbw Vale confidence boost
Some new signings and a returnee give Ebbw Valley Band a timely Welsh Area boost of confidence.
February 14, 2020
Valentine's Day quiz
Get your thinking caps on and you can win a trio of great brass band CDs for your beloved...
February 14, 2020
Flash mob protest against Edinburgh cuts to music services
A flash mob is being organised outside the City Chambers in Edinburgh this morning to protest against proposed half a million pound cuts to the council's instrumental music services.
February 14, 2020
Enjoy Black Dyke live and free...
You can sit back and enjoy Black Dyke in concert for free this evening — live broadcast around the world.
February 13, 2020
