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Death of Gresley player
The death has been announced of Gary Horsley of Gresley Colliery Band.Gresley Colliery Band is deeply saddened to announce the death of band member and friend, Gary Horsley.Gary passed away peacefully...
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Rex helps Macclesfield light the flame
Trumpet star makes a surprise appearance to help Macclesfield Youth Band with the premiere of Lucy Pankhurst's 'Spirit of the Flame' Macclesfield Youth Band’s recent Spring Concert turned out to be a...
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Blyth spirit soars on high to win award
'Soaring on High' by Oliver Blyth has won the 2013 Kirklees Music Publishing Composition competition in partnership with Salford University.The University of Salford, in partnership with Kirklees Music...
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Geneva to sponsor National Finals
Geneva Musical Instruments will sponsor the National Finals for a third year. The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain has announced that the Principal Sponsor for the 2013 Finals will...
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Advert: Sterling Musical Instruments
There is a must see and must hear evening of brass entertainment on show in Bedford this weekendThere is sure to be an incredible evening of musical magic and nostalgia on show in Bedford on Sunday May...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
Highlights from the European Championships in Oslo. Listen to the Band19th July:Frank Renton with music from the 2013 European Brass Band Championships Gala concert featuring Black Dyke and trumpet...
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Still a chance to join Brett Trom Day
There are still a few places up for grabs on Brett Baker's Trombone Focus Day this weekend. There are still some spaces available for the Trombone Focus day this Sunday, 19th May featuring the Junior,...
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Dobcross Youth double up with Foden's
The lucky youngsters of Dobcross Youth Band enjoy a double workshop and concert day with Foden's.Players from Foden's Band recently carried out a coaching day following an invitation from Dobcross...
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Elland unveil Brooks as new MD
Daniel Brooks has become the new MD of Elland Silver Band.Elland Silver Band has announced of Daniel Brooks as their new Musical Director.Fantastic jobElland’s Sam Harrison told 4BR: "Following the...
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John Packer Brass Band Workshop Day
Ewan Easton to lead an exciting day of music making in Cumbria. So why not make sure you get along by booking your place now.Join us on Sunday 9th June at 10.30am, at St Pius X Catholic Primary School...
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Radio: World of Brass
More great music from John MainesWorld of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maineswww.worldofbrass.com/¬wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!Also catch up with previous...
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Results: 2013 East Anglian BBBA Spring Contest
Cawston retains its Champion Band title in Norwich. There was plenty of high quality playing on show at the recent East Anglian Brass Band Association Championship in Norwich, where Cawston Band title...
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Gee up to present Jeans award
Matthew Gee will present Chris Jeans with the 2013 All England Masters International Dedication Award next weekend. Philip Biggs and Richard Franklin have announced that trombone virtuoso Matthew Gee,...
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Childs set to lead Cobb in Wind debut
David Childs is getting ready to conduct his debut concert performance with the Cardiff Symphonic Winds Orchestra featuring guest soloist Philip Cobb. David Childs has told 4BR that he is looking...
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Spring Festival feedback wanted
Spring Festival organisers wish to hear from bands with their constructive views about the recent Blackpool contest. The organisers of the British Open Spring Festival have informed 4BR that they will...
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Interview with Philip Cobb
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Philip Cobb, Principal Trumpet of the LSO following his recent performance with the Cardiff Symphonic Winds Orchestra. 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Philip Cobb,...
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Report & Results: 2013 SEWBBA Festival Ebbw Vale
Burry Port start Welsh League defence with Italien victory as Llwydcoed, Goodwick, Upper Rhondda and Ebbw Valley claim section wins. The first contest of the 2013 Welsh League Championship took place...
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Report & Results: 2013 Weston Super Mare Contest
Glorious weather, a packed hall and plenty of great music was on offer as Sandhurst Silver under Ian McElligott led the prize winners in Weston. There was an excellent day of brass band contesting in...
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Report & Results: 2013 Aalbourg Festival
A relaxed competitiveness saw Skanderborg Brass win the 6th Aalbourg Festival in Denmark. One of the most relaxing brass band contests of the year took place in Denmark last weekend, when a record...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
More entertainment from the Europeans with Frank at the Beeb.... Listen to the Band: 26th JuneThe Gala concert which follows the European Brass Band Championships is one of the 'Blue Riband' events of...
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