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Boarshurst to host Cheltenham preview
Boarshurst band to host Cheltenham preview of test piece performances.Boarshurst Band will be holding their annual pre-National Finals evening at the band club on Sunday, 15th September at 8.00pm.One...
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Desford get RAF tuba help
RAF Central Band tuba star Jonathan Truscott to boost Desford tuba section in Birmingham.The Desford Band has announced the welcome return to the tuba section of Sergeant Jonathan Truscott from the RAF...
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Bradford boosted by new horn brace
City of Bradford has added to the horn ranks with two new players. The City of Bradford Band has announced a brace of exciting new signings as they start their preparation for the forthcoming Fleetwood...
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Milnrow set for Brum preview
Grand Shield winners to give their supporters a sneak preview of their Arabian Nights. The Milnrow Band will be holding their British ‘Open’ rehearsal tonight (Thursday 5th September) to enable...
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Clarke set for Hong Kong Earthrise
Composer Nigel Clarke will be directing performances of his major works in Hong Kong later this month. Composer Nigel Clarke’s international profile will be further enhanced later this month following...
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Butlins bands get 2014 info
The information has been sent out for the bands wishing to compete at the 2014 Butlins Mineworkers Championship. So get in touch.4BR has been informed by Butlins Mineworkers Championship Contest...
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Radio: World of Brass
More great music to enjoy this weekend with John Maines. World of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks! Also catch up with...
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Cornerstone additions to Cheltenham line-up
Yorkshire contenders add to the ranks for their Cheltenham challenge.Cornerstone Brass has announced a brace of changes to their line up ahead of their National Finals appearance in Cheltenham later...
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Gregson's Ulster horn premiere
A new version of Edward Gregson's famous horn concerto has been premiered by the Ulster Orchestra and soloist Paul Klein National Finals test piece composer Edward Gregson recently worked with...
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Co-op gain Kerr's power
Co-operative Funeralcare sign talented euphonium star Scott Kerr ahead of their British Open challenge. The Co-operative Funeralcare Band has announced that Scott Kerr has joined the ranks ahead of...
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Duffy showcases extra talents
Black Dyke soprano star shows that there is much more to his musical portfolio than the ability to squeeze out a top E at the end of Arabian Nights... Black Dyke’s Paul Duffy reveals that there is much...
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Reminder - National Finals information required!
If you want to get your name and details up on our 4BR Cheltenham coverage then please give us a helping hand. If you're competing at the National Finals at Cheltenham, 4BR would like to hear from...
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Army boost presence in Brum
From the composer of the test piece to players in the competing bands, the British Army is starting to increase its banding links...Following the ground breaking news that the Corps of Army Music is to...
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4BR British Open Quiz: sponsored by Arcomis
Pick which band you think will be celebrating a very special ‘Arabian Night’ on Saturday and you can win a cracking Mnozil Brass prize package.Once again there is a great little prize package sponsored...
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Results: 2013 British Open Championships
Tredegar regains the British Open title at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.The British Open title has been won for the second time in four years by Tredegar, after they produced a stunning performance of...
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RNCM building work confirmed
The RNCM in Manchester will be undergoing major development work next year. It has been confirmed in local and national press releases that The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester has been...
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Grimethorpe are The One with pop connection
Grimethorpe's latest venture is a high profile collaboration with top stars Alistair Griffin and Leddra Chapman.Grimethorpe Colliery Band is set to make an entry into the world of high profile pop...
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4BR British Open Quiz: The Winner
Those who went with Wales were the ones in with the chance of winning the cracking Mnozil Brass British Open prize package from our friends at Arcomis.Once again we had a great response to our British...
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Extra prize for Open champions
Tredegar to gain extra muted help from Open sponsors Bandmaster Ltd. Newly crowned British Open champions Tredegar will be presented with an additional award following success at Symphony Hall on the...
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David Read announces retirement
The brass band world's leading adjudicator David Read MBE announces his decision to retire in 2014. The brass band world’s most experienced judge, David Read MBE (above left), has announced that he has...
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