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Interview with Steven Mead and Karl Geroldinger
The talented youngsters of the Youth Brass Band of Upper Austria recently visited the home of British Open champion Tredegar.4BR Editor Iwan Fox took the opportunity to meet up with their inspirational...
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Welsh League to be rounded off in Merthyr
Entry forms have been sent out by the South East Wales Brass Band Association to bands on its mailing list for its Welsh League contest which will be held at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Saturday...
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One off euph deal at Trevada
Trevada Music has a brilliant one off deal at the moment for euphonium players looking to get their hands on a great instrument at a fantastic price.Top of the rangeThey have a top of the range demo...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
Listen to the Band9th October:Frank Renton features arrangements of some of the music chosen to spark the imagination of the nation's school children in the BBC's '10 pieces' project. Recordings...
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More awards for Tullis
There seems to be no end to the awards being won by the Tullis Russell Mills Band organisation at present, with news that following their nomination, the band has been celebrating winning a prestigious...
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Gloucestershire entries required
The annual Gloucestershire Brass Band Association own choice test piece and march contest will take place on 30th November 2014 at The Larraperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross on Wye.More...
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Red carpet treatment for Open champions
Reigning British Open champion Tredegar will be taking a break from its Symphony Hall preparations tomorrow as they head for the bright lights and red carpet treatment in London to perform at the...
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Cory return home for Open showcase
Fresh from their short tour to Holland, where they entertained packed audiences in concerts in Leeuwarden and Eindhoven, National Champion Cory is now setting its sights firmly on the British Open...
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National Finals information required!
It’s that time of the year again as qualifiers start putting the finishing touches to their preparation ahead of the National Finals in Cheltenham.Extensive coverageAs part of the usual 4BR coverage at...
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Dyke release Bridgewater details
The Black Dyke Band has now released details of their programme for the second half of the Gala Concert of the Great Northern Brass Arts Festival which takes place at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on...
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Brighouse attract new generation to Wes Riding
Brighouse & Rastrick recently held a free youth workshop for young brass players at their famous West Ridings headquarters, which attracted 24 young players between the ages of 9 and 18. TuitionThe...
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Brindle flies in to become new MD at St Helens
The St Helens Youth Band has announced the appointment of Gareth Brindle as their new MD.SpecialGareth told 4BR: "Having had the opportunity of working with quite a few players that came through the St...
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Camborne Youth at Menin Gate
Members of Camborne Youth Band recently had the honour of attending the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium, as part of the band’s tour to Flanders to mark the centenary of the...
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Report & Results: 2014 New South Wales State Championship
With northern hemisphere banding supporters all set to look forward to the contesting action at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on the weekend, there has been plenty of good playing to enjoy thousands of...
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Stanshawe vets look for monthly return
After a recent meeting several ex-members of the Stanshawe/Sunlife Band hope to reignite interest in setting up a concert band of former players, which they hope will be able to rehearse once a...
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Flowers add extra depth for Open challenge
Grand Shield winners Flowers is looking towards making a significant mark at the British Open at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on the weekend thanks to a recent boost in personnel. SigningsDave Lee swaps...
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Thornton set for more originals
Euphonium star David Thornton will be performing in a special lunchtime recital a Salford University on Friday 17th October, where he will premiere new works from award winning composers Lucy Pankhurst...
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Dyke announce Graham as new Creative Chair
Black Dyke has announced that Peter Graham has accepted a new position of Creative Chair with the Queensbury band. New areasProfessor Nicholas Childs told 4BR: "We are delighted to welcome Peter in a...
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De Boer set for Open
The organisers of the 162nd British Open Championship, which takes place at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on the weekend, have announced that the composer of this year’s set-work, Ed de Boer, has...
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Draws announced for Bolsover Festival of Brass
There is a great line of bands to entertain the audiences as well as the adjudicators at the forthcoming Bolsover Festival of Brass event.The contest takes place on Sunday 5th October at Heritage High...
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