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4BR Quiz: Hakan Hardenberger tickets to be won
Win two tickets to see the brilliant Håkan Hardenberger at The Brass Event in Cardiff. In this, the first of a series of exclusive competitions for 4BR with our friends at Arcomis International, there...
View ArticleDickinson set for Sale retirement
The highly respected John Dickinson is to retire from his role as MD of Sale Brass. After six wonderful years under the direction of John Dickinson, Sale Brass has announced that their popular MD will...
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New MD at Dobcross Silver
Tim Sidwell is the new MD at Dobcross Silver BandDobcross Silver Band has announced the appointment of new Musical Director, Tim Sidwell. Popular choiceFollowing a series of auditions, Tim was the...
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BBC set to help celebrate Wingates 140th
The 140th anniversary of the Wingates Band is set to be featured in a special Listen to the Band programme next month. The remarkable 140 year history of the Wingates Band is to be celebrated on the...
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Barry back at the helm in Blighty
Composer Darrol Barry took the opportunity to pick up the baton on his recent trip back to the UK.Composer Darrol Barry took time out of his recent holiday break back to the UK to lead rehearsals for...
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Dyke stars to lead Go Brass with Blidworth
Richard Marshall and Brett Baker set to lead a free workshop for young players with Blidworth Welfare Band.Blidworth Welfare Band is holding a ‘GO BRASS’ workshop on Sunday 15th September at Joseph...
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Foden's Youth open to new players
If you want to be part of the Foden's Youth Band then make sure you get your application in quick!Foden's Youth Band has announced that applications are open for new members to join the organisation...
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Advert: Geneva Instruments
Two new additions to the team aim to keep Geneva at the forefront of brass instrument sales. At a time of year when most of us are thinking about the long hot days of summer, Geneva Instruments are...
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New film feature for Grimethorpe
Grimethorpe Colliery Band gains extra film exposure with classical music publishers Sinfini. Grimethorpe Colliery Band has been featured in a series of short film features on the world of brass by...
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Results: 2013 New Zealand National Championship - Invitation Slow Melody
David Maas takes the first major title of the 2013 New Zealand National Championships in New Plymouth. The New Zealand National Championships are currently taking place in New Plymouth, where the...
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Beaumont Park requires bandstand entries
The Friends of Beaumont Park Contest is looking for entries with the closing date looming...The Friends of Beaumont Park Contest will take place in Huddersfield on Sunday 8th September, with a deadline...
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New principal lead at Milnrow
Grand Shield winners announce the appointment of a new principal cornet. Grand Shield winners Milnrow have announced the appointment of Joanne Johnson as their new principal cornet.TenureJo joins the...
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Abbey Road recording for City of Cambridge
City of Cambridge Band will be heading to the famous EMI Abbey Road studios for a bit of Belgian rock....City of Cambridge Musical Director Peter Bassano undertook a half an hour live interview on BBC...
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By royal appointment....
The famous West of England Bandsman's Festival gains a royal seal of approval from a failed trumpet player and heir to the throne...The West of England Bandsman’s Festival and St Austell Town Band...
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Just a hop, skip and jump to Cheltenham...
The young players of Bilton Silver Training Band lead the way to Cheltenham in a manner not even Jonathan Edwards could beat... Young members of Bilton Silver Training Band took the evening off...
View ArticleDeath of Stan Willis
The death has been reported of the respected trombone player Stan Willis.4BR has been informed of the death of the highly respected trombone player Stan Willis, who passed away on Saturday 13th...
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Camborne adds strengthening brace
Two more signings add to the ranks at Camborne.The Camborne Band has announced two more signings to their ranks.Simon Kendal joins on solo baritone with Dominic Turner coming in on bass...
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Death of Vicki Sheppard
The untimely death has been announced of much loved cornet player Vicki Sheppard.The Blidworth Welfare Band has announced the death of much loved cornet player, Vicki Sheppard after a brave and...
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New principal at Besses
Stephanie Coward has been appointed the new principal cornet at Besses O' Th' Barn Band. Besses O’ th’ Barn Band has announced that following the decision of long standing principal cornet Jim Murray's...
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Swiss delights for Marzella
Katrina Marzella has just returned home from a wonderful musical trip to Switzerland to play with their National Youth Band.Black Dyke baritone star Katrina Marzella recently returned from a week-long...
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