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Dedication and delight for Chalford
There were great memories and plenty of great playing on show from the combined Chalford forces in Stroud recently - including a fairytale finish. There was a special dedication at Chalford Band's...
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Enter but do not register says BBE
Brass Bands England urges English bands to enter Regional Championships but not to register with BBP in the process.Brass Bands England’s latest response in the long running Nationals registry saga has...
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Death of Pat Hussey
The death has been announced of former City of Coventry player Pat Hussey.The death has been announced of Pat Hussey, for many years a valued member of City of Coventry Band, who passed away in...
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Jeremy Meddows-Taylor ends his student association with Cardiff University Brass Band in fine style. The members of Cardiff University Brass Band are enjoying their Christmas break after a busy and...
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New additions and roles at Tredegar
New players and a new addition to the conducting team at Masters champion.Masters champion Tredegar has announced an important addition to their conducting set-up as well as a brace of new players...
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You only sing when you're winning...
Sir Alex leads the singing as the Manchester United Supporters Band provide the festive entertainment at Old Trafford.The prospect of playing Christmas carols couldn't come around quick enough for some...
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Cory opt for youthful development
Cory look to the future with announcement of new Youth Band. Budding young brass players in the South Wales valleys will now have the opportunity to become part of the number 1 band in the world,...
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Advert: Birchfield Music
Great new music on offer - and still in time for Christmas!Following a number of enquires Birchfield Music have added a number of fantastic new brass quartet arrangements to the...
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Rainford part company with Samuel
The successful eight year partnership between Neil Samuel and the Rainford Band has come to an end. The Rainford Band has announced it is parting company with MD Neil Samuel.Hugely successfulIt follows...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
More early 2013 delights from Frank Renton and his team at the BBC. Listen to the Band:23rd January:Frank Renton presents more music from, Brass in Concert, one of the best brass entertainment...
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Rothwell adds tuba strength in depth
The Rothwell Temperance Band has added extra strength to their tuba section for the New Year.Rothwell Temperance has added strength in depth to their tuba section with the news that Matt Hindle and...
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Kapitol Forum counters uninformed speculation and criticism
The Regional Kapitol Forum has issued a strongly worded statement outlining their actions and reasons why. The Regional Kapitol Forum has issue a strongly worded statement rebuffing what they see as...
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4BR Gift Voucher
If you are stuck for a last minute something for Christmas, then we have the answer- a 4BR Gift Voucher.If you are stuck looking desperately around for something for the brass band lover in your life...
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Radio: World of Brass
John Maines makes sure you don't miss out on any brass band music this Christmas. World of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52...
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Gloucester closing date looms
If you want to compete at the GBBA Entertainment contest then you had better get your entries in fast.The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association has informed 4BR that Band Secretaries should be...
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Breakthrough year for young composer
Cardiff based composer David Rees has enjoyed a musical 2012 to remember - thanks to Ynyshir and other Welsh bands Young Cardiff-based composer David Rees is celebrating the end of a year which has...
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Gloucester set for registry debate
The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association is to hold a registry discussion meeting open to all next month...The Gloucestershire Brass Band Association (GBBA) will be hosting a meeting to discuss the...
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Santa Andovers the prezzies
Santa has certainly called at Test Valley Brass this year.It will be a very happy Christmas for Test Valley Brass, as the Andover based band will be celebrating Santa bringing two new shiny baritones...
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New signing at Carlton Main
Carlton Main welcomes new addition to the ranks. The Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band has welcomed the signing of euphonium player Christian Dullea from rivals Marsden Silver. He joins the Yorkshire...
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Cuts proposed to leading Music Service in Wales
The pioneering Gwent Music Support Services faces huge cut in funding after council reveals budget plans.There is growing concern in banding communities in South Wales that hundreds of children in some...
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