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From 1 to 41 at Symphony Hall
Two cornet players will be making a bit of personal history at the British Open this weekend.The 2012 British Open will see two cornet players make a piece of personal banding history for themselves on...
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Editor's Open Preview
4BR Editor Iwan Fox previews the 2012 British Open Championship in Birmingham on the weekend. 4BR Editor Iwan Fox takes a personal look at what we can look forward to at the 160th British Open...
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Devilish test for 2013 Australian Nationals
The test pieces for the 2013 Australian Nationals to be held in Perth have been accounced.The Western Australian Band Association (WABA) and the 2013 Nationals Organising Committee is pleased the test...
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Now there's an additional way you can help support 4barsrest - and it won't cost you a penny.Those of you with eagle eyes will have noticed a small amazon banner in the top right-hand corner of pages...
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Report & Results: 2012 British Open Championships
Allan Withington claims a personal grand slam to lead Foden's to an electrifying Open victory at Symphony Hall.Saturday saw one of the banding world’s great conducting talents finally secure a personal...
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Brass Bands England seek Registry returns
Brass Bands England state they have got the Registry back on track. The newly formed Brass Bands England (formerly the BFBB) is encouraging contest organisers and bands to use the British Brass Band...
View ArticleNew web site for Brass Bands England
New organisation sets itself up on the world wide internet. The new Brass Bands England organisation has officially launched its website presence following its Annual General Meeting held in Birmingham...
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Report & Results: 2012 Exmouth Festival of Brass
The sun shines in Exmouth as St Pinnock provide the prize winning entertainment to claim the Festival title. Not all banding eyes and ears were to be found at Symphony Hall on the weekend for the...
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Students work on UniBrass 2013
The hard graft has already begun on UniBrass 2013 - and the students are looking for a bit of course work help. 4BR has been informed that preparation work is already underway for the popular UK wide...
View ArticleCo-op set for Iraqi musical memoir
A very personal musical memoir of the war in Iraq is to be premièred by Co-operative Funeralcare Crewe Band. Co-operative Funeralcare Crewe Band is preparing for the world premiere of a new work to be...
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Grimey baffle Oxbridge students
Some of the great young minds of British university education fail with their brass band starter for 10...The identity of some of the world’s most famous hymn tunes, played by a great brass band,...
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Taken partnership ends at Aveley & Newham
Nigel Taken's 14 year tenure as MD at Aveley & Newham Band has come to an end. 4BR has been informed that one of the longest conducting tenures in top flight Championship Section banding has come...
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Foden's enjoy Open recovery
Newly crowned Open champions are inundated with congratulations following their Electra triumph. Newly crowned British Open champions Foden’s are slowly but surely recovering from their celebrations...
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Scottish Borders ready for month of music making
The 13th Scottish Borders Festival of Brass promises over a month of high class music making - led by Chairman Alan FernieThe Scottish Borders Festival of Brass will take place from the 16th September,...
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Advert: Sterling Musical Instruments
Foden's Open triumph adds extra value to all round investment in Sterling.The benefit of players investing in Sterling Instruments leapt in value following Foden’s victory at the British Open...
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Llwydcoed opt for Welsh experience
National Finalists to work with the experienced conducting team of Nigel Seaman and Tom Davoren for Cheltenham and Fishguard.The Llwydcoed Band has acted swiftly to fill their conducting vacancy ahead...
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Radio: Listen to the Band
Frank Renton pre and post National Finals. Listen to the Band: 17th October Frank Renton plays classic brass tracks and looks ahead to the National Brass Band Championships at The Royal Albert Hall on...
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World Rankings: September Update
Plenty on movement in the latest rankings following the recent British Open Championship with Foden's moving up to 3rd place.The latest update of the World of Brass - 4barsrest.com Rankings show...
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Elland strengthen line up for Cheltenham
New signings for Yorkshire contender ahead of Cheltenham challenge.Elland Silver Band has completed its line up for the forthcoming Third Section National Finals in Cheltenham. Welcome Musical Director...
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Fulham gatecrash Radio 1
Musical guerilla tactics are proving to be very successful for Fulham Brass. Players from Fulham Brass recently caused disruption on the airwaves of Radio 1 after taking part in a special secret...
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