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Kane to receive Masters Dedicated Service Award
Trevor Groom to present Masters Dedicated Service Award to Derick Kane All England Masters International organisers Philip Biggs and Richard Franklin have announced that the great euphonium virtuoso...
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Bath time for Brass the Baton
Bath Spa Band ready to play their part in baton relay. Bath Spa Band will be taking an active part in 'Brass the Baton' in the next few days at their local Royal Victoria Park in the city. The band...
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Whit Friday death knell
Police restrictions could signal the end of the marching road at Scouthead & Austerlands Whit Friday contest. 4BR has been informed that organisers of the Scouthead & Austerlands Whit Friday...
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New solo contest at Clifton
An innovative partnership between Clifton & Lightcliffe and the Brighouse Lions has resulted in a new solo competition in Yorkshire. The Clifton & Lightcliffe Band in partnership with the...
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Turning back the musical years
Stan Lippeatt and Geoff Hawley have been enjoying themselves turning back the musical years. Last weekend Stan Lippeatt and Geoff Hawley turned back the years when playing in a concert with the...
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Hawken secured for 12 months stretch
St Dennis announce that their talented MD Darren Hawken has been secured for another 12 months...The St Dennis Band has announced that they have secured the services of professional conductor Darren...
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Dyke to headline September Northern Brass Arts Festival
European Champion to head Great Northern Brass Arts Festival this September as line up of bands announced. Organiser Philip Biggs has announced the bands that will take to the stage at the fifteenth...
View ArticleResults: NEMBBA Slow Melody
A great turn out for some great playing in the Midlands recently. The North East Midlands Brass Band Association annual Junior Slow Melody Duet & Quartet Competition was held at the Post Mill...
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Harper takes MD post at Cory
Philip Harper has been appointed the new Musical Director at Cory with immediate effect. The reigning British Open and Welsh Area champion Cory has announced the appointment of Philip Harper as their...
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Blidworth help with bandstand opening
Blidworth help open a brand new £180,000 bandstand in Mansfield. Blidworth Welfare Band were delighted to perform recently during the inauguration of a new Victorian Bandstand in Carr Bank Park in...
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Euro Brass to be streamed live
This year's Euro Brass contest is to be streamed live - with a break for the Dutch football of course... With less than a month to go, 4BR has been informed that the final preparations for the 11th...
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New MD at Pilling
John Roberts is the new man at the helm at Pilling Jubilee Silver.Pilling Jubilee Silver Band has announced the appointment of John Roberts as their new Musical Director. Impressed Secretary Emily...
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Baker's dozen or more at Test Valley
Trom star wows the pupils and the crowds in Andover.Trombone star Brett Baker recently enjoyed a trip to perform with the youngsters of Test Valley. Masterclass Brett gave a masterclass on the Saturday...
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Old friends meet for baton relay
Two old girlfriends have met up to help brass the baton.Two former school friends who share a love of brass bands met up in the grounds of St Asaph Cathedral in North Wales recently in order to take...
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Metal thieves strike at Euros
More brass band instruments are finding their way into the hands of scrap metal thieves it seems - so keep your eyes peeled for dodgy offers...Unfortunately the scourge of scrap metal criminals has...
View ArticleEuphs get Singapore slingshot
The sound of the euphonium is being heard more and more in Singapore it seems...The Salvation Army Hall in Bishan, Singapore recently played host to a euphonium concert organised by euphonium players...
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Introduction to the 2012 Masters
4BR Editor Iwan Fox looks forward to this weekend's All England Masters Championship in Kettering.4BR will be at the All England Masters International contest in Kettering on the weekend. 4BR Editor...
View ArticleNew composer in residence at Coomber
Coomber Silver signs up their first composer in residence.The Comber Silver Band has announced the appointment of Andrew Thompson as its first Composer in Residence. Graduate Andrew is a graduate of...
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Brave New World for Dobson
Composer to seek inspiration for next major composition from the dystopian vision of Aldous Huxley and the sights of Australia.Composer and conductor Simon Dobson is taking a well earned break to enjoy...
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Masters announce Gala Concert programme
Tredegar and Carlton Main announce Masters Gala Concert programmes. The programmes to be featured by Tredegar and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery at the All England Masters International Gala Concert on...
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