Gray to lead NABBC workshop
Russell Gray will lead the next NABBC Workshop day in Essex in October - so make sure you book your place.Following their successful conference and workshop seminars in Yorkshire the National...
View ArticleBousie leads youth in Bolsover brass success
Foden's euph star Mark Bousie helped a new generation of young players enjoy their brass playing at the recent Bolsover Summer School.An innovative Junior Brass and Brass for Beginners Day at the...
View Article4BR Sunday Quiz:
We have another little prize package on offer if you can answer this weekend’s Sunday quiz...Another little brain teaser from 4BR to work out to see if you can get your hands on a trio of great brass...
View Article4BR Sunday Quiz: The Answer
Our latest little Sunday brain teaser certainly got you thinking... Thanks to everyone who entered our latest Sunday Quiz, where all you had to do was tell us the name of a famous fictional detective...
View ArticleLanner's star cornet player joins Cornish cream
10 year old Siana Rouse has successfully auditioned to join the cream of Cornish brass band talent. Lanner Brass Academy's star principal cornet player has successfully passed her audition to join the...
View ArticleLine and on-line changes at Kibworth
Kibworth says goodbye to twin student talent.Kibworth Band has said goodbye to two of their members who are off to pastures new having completed their educational studies.London boundPrincipal...
View ArticleChester le Street return for National good
It's back to work for the twin NASUWT Chester le Street Bands - with National Finals to look forward to. The twin bands of the NASUWT Chester-le-Street Band organisation returned to practice after...
View ArticleFoden's return from latest Irish gig
The star players of the British Open champions prepare for Symphony Hall with their latest trip to Armagh.British Open champions Foden’s have returned from their latest trip to Northern Ireland, where...
View ArticleGrimethorpe open up on Arabian Nights
There will be an Arabian Night to enjoy with Grimethorpe at the local Salvation Army in Sheffield - so get along. Grimethorpe Colliery Band under professional conductor Luc Vertommen will be holdig...
View ArticleReg Vardy opens their doors to Scheherazade
There is a little bit of free eastern promise in the North East this Thursday. Fancy a bit of (North) Eastern promise on a Thursday night? If you do, then make sure you get along to hear the British...
View ArticleAdvert: Dennis Todd Music
There are some great deals to be grabbed at Denis Todd. Dennis Todd Music has some fantastic deals on offer—and just at the right time to pick up a great second hand instrument at a brilliant price...
View ArticleBands ready for battle in Dronfield
A trio of bands will battle it out for the Hallworth Challenge Cup in Dronfield on the weekend. North East Derbyshire District Council will be hosting its 55th annual Brass Band Festival on Saturday,...
View ArticleDeath of Mike Richardson
4BR has been informed of the death of Derwent Brass and Black Dyke patron Mike Richardson. 4BR has been informed of the death of Mike Richardson, a highly respected and popular patron of both Derwent...
View ArticleDenton's new direction
Marcus Jones takes over the baton at Denton Brass.Denton Brass has announced that they have appointed a new MD in Marcus Jones following the departure of former conductor Jessica Tredrea.ImproveBand...
View ArticleComings and goings at VBS Poynton
Two players depart and a new player joins at VBS Poynton. Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Band has announced the departures of solo cornet player Nick Harrington and second trombone Ryan Higgin. Nick...
View ArticleFord's link with old friends
Australian conductor Mark Ford is to spend a couple of enjoyable weeks in the UK linking up with some old brass band friends. Mark Ford, the three times Australian National Championship winning...
View ArticleMiles return from Bermuda triangle
Conductor Steve Miles will returning to New Zealand following a highly enjoyable 3 year spell in the Bermuda musical triangle. After almost three years living and teaching on the Caribbean island of...
View ArticleBorders Festival to showcase music and entertainment
A wonderful month long festival of music in the Borders of Scotland is about to kick off The 14th Borders Festival of Brass will take place between the 7th September and the 26th October this...
View ArticleBlanket coverage for St Ronan's
St Ronan's Silver set to play their part in Riding of the Marches in Scottish capital. St. Ronan’s Silver Band is getting ready to take part in one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious events on the...
View ArticleLambs set for new pastures in Scotland
Marsden say fond farewell to former Band Manager and his wife. The Marsden Band is to say a fond farewell to Band Manager and former cornet player Phil Lamb and his euphonium/baritone playing wife...
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