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Sign of the times....
In an article in the Daily Telegraph, it has been reported that a brass band has been forced to abandon a village parade for the first time in 50 years because of dangerous potholes which their local...
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Young Lions continue to roar to success
The Lions Youth Brass organisation is currently riding the crest of a wave after their successful start to 2014. The band is based in Sandbach in Cheshire, and consists of 114 players from 35 schools...
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National Youth set for concert climax
The talented youngsters of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain are currently working hard in Taunton as they prepare for a brace of concerts in Weston super Mare and Cheltenham on the...
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Band Cymru set for television broadcast
The battle to become the winner of the inaugural Band Cymru 2014 event will unfold on Welsh television through national broadcaster S4C over the next few weeks.BroadcastProduced by Rondo Media to...
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Mead becomes Denis Wick International Ambassador
Denis Wick Products has announced that Steven Mead is to take on a new role as International Ambassador for the world famous brand. Steven will be involved in promoting Denis Wick mutes, mouthpieces...
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Interview with members of the National Youth Band of Great Britain
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with two members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain during the interval of their concert at the Winter Gardens in Weston super Mare.Cornetist Hannah...
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Interview with Peter Graham
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with composer Peter Graham to talk about his delight and astonishment at the standard of playing he has heard on the current National Youth Band course.He also talks...
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Interview with Bramwell Tovey
4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Bramwell Tovey as he prepares to direct the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in concert at the Winter Gardens in Weston super Mare.As ever, he's on top...
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Report & Result: 2014 Holme Valley Hymn & Test Piece
There was a great day of competitive action at the recent Holme Valley Contest where the twin disciplines of hymn tune and test piece brought the best out of the bands.Hade Edge sweepIn the top section...
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North West to hold percussion workshop
The North West Area Brass Band Association (NWABBA) will be holding a percussion workshop run by Ray Payne and Richard Charles at Moorside High School, Swinton near Salford on the 18th MayIntroduceThe...
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Last gasp for smoking research
There is still time to take part in an innovative anti smoking initiative backed by celebrated cornet star Roger Webster, which is also giving people the chance to get your hands on an Alliance...
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Wise move for Tongwynlais as Sykes departs
Less than a week before they attempt to qualify for the British Open Championship in Blackpool, and just a fortnight before they represent Wales at the European Championships, Tongwynlais Temperance...
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Results: 2014 Australian National Championship
A Grade:Hymn/Test/Own Choice/Stage March = Total1. Brisbane Excelsior (Howard Taylor): 42/186/194/44 = 4662. South Brisbane Federal (Louisa Lawless): 44/191/187/42 = 4643. Darebin City Brass - Preston...
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Death of Syd King
4BR has been notified of the death of Syd King, a respected member of the Halle Orchestra trumpet section for 36 years, who died peacefully on Saturday 19th March aged 96.CareerSyd started his musical...
View ArticleRetirement and return to be celebrated at Salford
The University of Salford will celebrate the retirement of Professor Peter Graham after 22 years of outstanding academic work, as well as the welcome return to work of Dr Howard Evans, in a special...
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O'Connor to be celebrated with evening of music
There will be a special opportunity to help celebrate the life of the respected conductor Graham O’Connor next month, when the joint forces of Dodworth Colliery and Hatfield Colliery Bands combine for...
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Derwent add to the ranks
Derwent Brass has announced the signing of Michael Wallis to their percussion section ahead of their appearance at the Senior Cup contest in Blackpool on the weekend.Wealth of talentBand spokesperson...
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Whitburn go Dutch for Grand Shield
Scotland’s European Championship representative, Whitburn will be making a one day stop off in Blackpool on the weekend in their bid to reclaim a place back at the British Open in Birmingham in...
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Italian Brass Band start the miracle process
Albano Laziale, just a stone’s throw from the Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, lies at the heart of an area of rolling hills, the Castelli Romani, famous for ancient monuments, outstanding...
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Foden's stars help youth challenge
The Foden's Band recently provided assistance to two local youth bands in preparation for their recent performances at the National Youth Championship in Salford.HelpEuphonium star and conductor Mark...
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