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25th anniversary entries required for Elland
Fresh from its recent Yorkshire Regional title success, the Elland Band will be holding its 25th Annual Slow Melody on Sunday 11th May (not the 4th as printed in the Yorkshire programme)There are five...
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Parkinson ends show in Blackpool
The Co-operative Funeralcare Band North West will bid farewell to soprano player Billy Parkinson after his final contest appearance at the North West Area Championships in Blackpool on the...
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Cory Academy set to celebrate first birthday
In April, the Cory Academy will celebrate its first birthday. The first year has been a busy one; including the initial launch event, working with existing youth bands, setting up new bands and...
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Baker to step down from Dyke
4BR has been informed that due to increasing commitments, Brett Baker is to step down as principal trombone at Black Dyke.Although he will still be associated with the Queensbury band through...
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New percussion prizes at North West Area
There will be a series of brand new prizes on offer at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool on the weekend - thanks to Centre Stage Percussion.Best Percussion TeamCentre Stage Percussion...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
Listen to the Band 10th April:Nigel Hess talks to Frank Renton about recording his music with the Central Band of the RAF and about how his music for TV sleuth Hetty Wainthropp introduced a whole new...
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Radio: World of Brass
World of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maineswww.worldofbrass.com/wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!Also catch up with previous programmesContact: Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of...
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New signings add to Greenalls ranks
Greenalls Band has announced the signing of two new players as they prepare for their appearance at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool on the weekend.New signingsJane Street returns to...
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Bass trom wanted for National Youth
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is eagerly seeking applications for a Bass Trombone player to join them on their forthcoming Easter Course which takes place at Taunton School in Somerset...
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Northop set for new youth level
In a successful initiative to ensure that young players are not lost to the brass band movement in North Wales, the Northop Band organisation has just set up Northop Brass, a sibling arm of their...
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Plaudits for Baker from Dyke boss
Black Dyke Director of Music, Dr Nicholas Childs has paid a further tribute to Brett Baker following the news that the trombonist will be vacating the Queensbury seat he has held for the past 14 years...
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Big Music Project set to help South Wales banding
One of the most innovative music projects to give long term assistance to brass band player development in Wales was recently launched at the Brit Awards in London. InitiativeThe Big Music Project...
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Results: 2014 Scottish Championships
As it happened:www.4barsrest.com/live/2014regionalchampionships/Second Section:Test Piece: 'Chaucer's Tunes' - Dr Michael BallSaturday 8th MarchDraw: Pre-drawnCommences: 9.30amAdjudicators: Alan...
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Results: 2014 West of England Regional Championships
As it happened:www.4barsrest.com/live/2014regionalchampionships/First Section:Test Piece: 'Cry of the Mountain' - Howard LorrimanSaturday 8th MarchThe ForumCommence: 3.30pm approx after Third Section...
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Results: 2014 Midlands Regional Championships
As it happened:www.4barsrest.com/live/2014regionalchampionships/First Section:Test Piece: 'Cry of the Mountain' - Howard LorrimanCivic HallSaturday 8 MarchDraw: 10.00am and 12.00 noon Commence:...
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Centre Stage in Blackpool
Centre Stage Uniforms are very proud to once again be supporting our ‘home’ Area Championship contest at Blackpool today.TerrificThe company has had a terrific year of growth by offering not only...
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Results: 2014 North West Regional Championships
As it happened:www.4barsrest.com/live/2014regionalchampionships/Second Section:Test Piece: 'Chaucer's Tunes' - Dr Michael BallSunday 9th MarchPavilion TheatreSplit Draw: 8.30am & 10.30am Start:...
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Unforeseen delay for Youth Entertainment DVDs
The organisers of the Action Medical Research Youth Entertainment Contest held in Blackpool last month have informed 4BR that an unforeseen problem has resulted in a delay in sending out the DVDs.Big...
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EYMS set for St Magnus opening
East Yorkshire Motor Services Band is to hold their ‘St Magnus’ open rehearsal ahead of its bid to claim the North of England Regional title for the first time since 2009.The rehearsal will take place...
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Marsden response sees date change
Following an overwhelming response, the Marsden Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest has been rearranged and will now take place on Sunday 1st June at Marsden Junior School, starting at 10.00am....
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