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Christmas is coming...
The sight and sounds of the festive season can already be heard in all parts of the country...
December 11, 2019
A prescription to the nation...
The health and well being benefits of playing in a brass band have pricked the interest of the national media this week...
December 11, 2019
New entertainment competition to be launched in North East Derbyshire
Entries are now being sought for a new entertainment contest in North East Derbyshire in June 2020 at a great venue backed by a generous prize fund.
December 11, 2019
4BR Shop: Remo TA-5210-70 Fiberskyn3 Tambourine
Get jingling this festive season with a great tambourine from the percussion experts at Ev-entz
December 11, 2019
A4 Quartet launch new search for compositional talent
The award winning A4 Brass Quartet has launched its third annual Composition Competition
December 11, 2019
4BR Shop: Heavy Bottom Cap for Besson Prestige tenor horn
Put something a little heavy in the bottom of your favourite tenor horn player's stocking this Christmas...
December 11, 2019
4BR Shop: Wallace flugel horn practice mute
Something nice to unwrap under the tree this Christmas — and to keep your mellow flugel sound in tip-top trim for the start of the New Year.
December 10, 2019
From Abblasen to Zorsi Trombetta da Modon...
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Brass Instruments has been named as one of the outstanding academic titles of 2019 by the Association of College and Research Librarians...
December 10, 2019
4BR Quiz: Mid week quiz
Another little brain tickler to get right to win three great CDs to put in someone's stocking...
December 10, 2019
4BR Shop: Gold IP Brass cornet mouthpiece
Everyone likes something a little golden at Christmas...
December 10, 2019
Festive spirit on show in Stalham
Shoppers in North Norfolk have been enjoying spending their Christmas cash to the sound of Stalham Brass Band.
December 10, 2019
Midlands youth continues to enjoy growth in popularity
The young players of the North East Midlands Youth Band have been showcasing their talents.
December 10, 2019
Gresswell takes the helm at Blidworth Welfare
The experienced Simon Gresswell has become the new MD at Blidworth Welfare Band.
December 10, 2019
4BR Shop: Odyssey OCR200 Bb Cornet with case
A great entry level cornet dropped on your Christmas doorstep in time for Christmas from Pocklington Music.
December 10, 2019
Radio: Sounds of Brass
Festive music to enjoy from Phillip Hunt and Fairey Engineering and the great Peter Parkes
December 10, 2019
Foden's help overcome isolation with new initiative
A new partnership between Foden's Band and Age UK Cheshire will help fight isolation and loneliness through making music together...
December 07, 2019
4BR Shop: Denis Wick SM Euphonium Travel Mute
The best bit of practice you will do this Christmas...
December 07, 2019
Sykes takes Forest baton
Stephen Sykes takes on his first full time conducting appointment at Forest of Dean Brass.
December 07, 2019
Last places at the Welsh Open inn...
There are just a couple of places left to be filled for the popular Welsh Open entertainment contest in February...
December 07, 2019
Buxton takes to the conducting waters at Arrow Valley
Ashley Buxton has been announced as the new MD at Arrow Valley Brass
December 07, 2019
4BR Shop: Tom & Will cornet gig bag
Become a member of the gig bag economy this Christmas...
December 07, 2019
4BR Shop: Wallace Bb cornet practice mute
A special 4BR Shop/Band Supplies deal for Christmas..
December 06, 2019
4BR Quiz: What trophy...?
You will need to use your Christmas mince pies to identify this bit of festive gold to win a trio of new CD releases...
December 06, 2019
Cavanagh takes baritone role at Black Dyke
Michael Cavanagh becomes the new solo baritone players at Black Dyke
December 05, 2019
Black Dyke awards to McGlynn and Smith
Dave McGlynn and Dave Smith are presented with the 'Bandsman of the Year' and 'Pondasher' awards at Black Dyke's annual presentation evening.
December 05, 2019
