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British Open registry open for business
The British Open Championship has announced that its new online registry system is now up and running.Direct accessThe interactive system, which is available through the British Open website...
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World Rankings: February update
The first update of the World of Brass—4barsrest.com Rankings for 2014 sees little change at the very top, with most of the top bands ‘keeping their powder dry’ before the ‘Area’ contests, which will...
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Smithills announce tour dates to USA
Smithills School Senior Band has confirmed the eight locations they will visit to provide concerts on their forthcoming tour to North Carolina in July.Fifth timeUnder the baton of MD, Chris Wormald it...
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Yorkshire youngsters ready for Dyke Festival challenge
There was an air of excitement and enthusiasm coursing through the veins of the young players of the Yorkshire Youth Band recently, as they met up for their first gathering of 2014 at the Robert...
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Open champs make Nordic signing
The reigning British Open champion Tredegar has announced the signing of Manger Musikklag trombone star Birgitte Bjornsdatter Bruget for their appearance at the forthcoming Welsh Regional Championship...
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Fernie drops in for Spanish lessons
Composer Alan Fernie flew into Wales on the weekend to give a rehearsal workshop with the Abertillery Youth Band on his test piece, ‘Three Spanish Impressions’.Welsh testThe work, written in 2007 is...
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Euro boost for 1st Old Boys with solo and ensemble success
Young as well as slightly older players from the 1st Old Boys Band organisation enjoyed a great day at the recent NI Brass Band League Solo & Ensemble Contest held at Paton Memorial Halls at Malone...
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4BR meets the Huddersfield Marathon Band
4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a trip up to Oulton Park race track in Cheshire to see how the Huddersfield Marathon Marching Band is getting on with its training regime ahead of its world record attempt at...
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One third distance with the Huddersfield Marathon Band
4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes to the race track to catch up with cornet player and marathon man extraordinaire Tim Hewitt - with about one third distance gone at Oulton Park half marathon
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The three quarter distance is reached!
The Huddersfield Marathon Band reach the three quarter point of their 13 mile march at Oulton Park.
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Interview with the Huddersfield Marathon Band at the finish!
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with two tired and exultant Huddersfield Marathon Brass Band members Mike Lomas and Tim Hewitt after they have completed the 13 mile Oulton Park circuit.
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New bone found in Bodmin
Bodmin Town Band has announced the signing of bass trombone player Andy Ellis as they complete their line up of personnel ahead of their Second Section Area challenge in Torquay.RelocatedAndy recently...
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Grimethorpe open up on St Magnus
Grimethorpe Colliery Band will be opening their rehearsal doors to fans ahead of their St George’s Hall, Yorkshire Area Championship appearance on the weekend.Under the baton of Director of Music Dr...
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Dusty donations required!
A heartfelt plea has gone out from the young players of Midsomer Norton & Radstock Silver Brass Academy for help in getting them more instruments to play on. Recruitment campaignA great recruitment...
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Marshall aid at Salford
Black Dyke principal cornet Richard Marshall recently led a recital and workshop seminar at the University of Salford.PerformancesAccompanied by pianist Ruth Webb, the educational establishment’s new...
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Runners & Riders ready for Torquay
The West of England Regional Council has announced the list of 77 bands that will compete at the Riviera Centre in Torquay on the weekend of the 8th & 9th March.Look forwardSecretary to the...
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Needham to battle cancer away from podium
One of UK banding’s most popular Musical Directors has announced that due to his ongoing battle with incurable Grade 4 Glioblastoma cancer, he has decided to retire from the conducting...
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Woodfalls set for St Magnus opening
West of England Regional challengers Woodfalls will be holding an open rehearsal on the Championship Section set work ‘St Magnus’ ahead of their appearance at Torquay on Sunday 9th March.DeterminedThe...
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Thoresby opt for Open University study on St Magnus
Thoresby Colliery Band is starting to put the finishing touches to their preparation for the Midland Regional Championships, to be held in Bedworth on Sunday 9th March.Free eventUnder conductor Brian...
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Death of Ken Nevin
4BR has been informed of the passing of Ken Nevin. He was aged 87.Ken played bass for several Manchester bands during his career, the highlight probably coming when he was part of the Cheetham Hill...
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