Weather not a problem for sturdy fellows
The sturdy members of the West Midlands Divisional Fellowship Band were not put off by horrendous weather to make it to a concert. Despite the thunderous weather the West Midlands Divisional Fellowship...
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Portcullis performance for Gloucester Youth
Members of the Gloucestershire Youth Band will head to the heart of Westminster to help in the MAD4 Brass Bands launch next week.A number of young brass musicians of the Gloucestershire Youth Band have...
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National Youth Band announce Proms programme
Bram Tovey and the National Youth Band to perform works by Lucas, Pickard, Bryars, Benjamin and Bourgeois at Proms.The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB), which is due to perform as...
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Cory set for Welsh elite
British Open champion to join forces with the great Bryn Terfel for a celebration of all things Welsh.British Open champions Cory, will travel to London next weekend to perform alongside Welsh operatic...
View ArticleShowband ready for Carnival time
The Showband from the Abraham Darby Academy are getting ready for their appearance at the forthcoming Commonwealth Carnival of Music.Students of the Showband from the Abraham Darby Academy in Madeley...
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World Rankings: June Update
Black Dyke take over the number 1 spot following their emphatic win at the recent English National Championship.The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest.com rankings show some significant changes near the...
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Advert: John Packer Musical Instruments
There are plenty of brilliant Besson deals on offer at John Packer - so get in touch pronto!You will have to be quick if you want to pick up a fantastic deal at John Packer Ltd who currently have a...
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Bradwell brass the baton
The Bradwell Silver Band is the latest to pass on their relay work.Bradwell Silver is the latest band to take part in the ‘Brass the Baton’ initiative. Going the distance The band will be ‘Going the...
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Radio: World of Brass
More great music from John Maines at World of Brass.World of Brass Radio: Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/¬wobradio A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks! Also catch up with...
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Evans to lead Greater Gwent to Brum
Richard Evans is to renew his musical partnership with the Greater Gwent Youth Band. Following another successful academic year for the Greater Gwent Youth Band, it has been announced that Richard...
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Euphony claim ITEC Award
The talented quartet from the RWCMD in Cardiff claim prestigious ITEC Award in Linz.The Euphony Quartet from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff has won the 'Small Ensemble Prize' at...
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Richardson takes the helm at Fulham
Baritone star Rob Richardson takes the baton at Fulham Brass. After a lengthy audition process, Fulham Brass band has announced the appointment of Rob Richardson as their new Musical Director....
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Watch out there's a thief about in Yorkshire...
If you are offered a couple of instruments on the wink then beware - they are most probably stolen and you could end up behind bars.If you happen to be offered a couple of nice, cheap as chips...
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Mnozil treat for 4BR readers
Goldy Solutions and 4BR have teamed up to bring you exclusive interviews and filming of the brilliant Mnozil Brass.There will be an extra treat for Mnozil Brass fans on 4BR in the next few weeks,...
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Poynton take that
The VBS Poynton Band enjoy headlining with Take That and X Factor star in the rain.The Vernon Building Society Poynton Band was one of the headline acts at the recent ‘Party in the Park’ event. Tribute...
View ArticleSynergy contest cancelled
The Powervote 21st Century Synergy Competition has been cancelled.4BR has been informed that the proposed Powervote 21st Century Synergy Brass Band Competition that was due to be held on Saturday July...
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ABBA continue on mentoring scheme
The North Wales Championship will see the latest development in the ABBA mentoring scheme.The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators has announced that their adjudication mentoring system continues to...
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Foden's launch youth band initiative
Foden's announce the launch of their very own youth band.Foden's has announced that they have launched the Foden's Youth Band to be run in partnership with the Love Music Trust and the Royal Northern...
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Death of David Jones
The death has been reported of David Jones, one of the great soprano players of his generation.4BR has been informed of the death of the exceptional soprano player and conductor David Jones. Regarded...
View ArticleWilbraham remembered
The opportunity has arisen to remember the great trumpet player and teacher John Wilbraham. Former pupils, friends students and associates of the great trumpet player and teacher John Wilbraham are...
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