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Report & Results: 2012 LBBA Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest
A remarkable turn out of players both young and old provided the musical entertainment in Leicestershire. The halls of Groby Community College in Leicestershire were filled with players young, and not...
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Report & Results: 2012 Pogson Bray Entertainment
Clifton & Lightcliffe lead the entertainment way at Pogson Bray. There was a great day of brass band playing to enjoy at the Pogson-Bray Entertainment Contest at Berties in Elland on the weekend....
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No more Ford lead at Kew
The highly respected Mark Ford has decided to announce his conducting retirement with the Kew Band Melbourne.4BR has been informed that Mark Ford has announced his retirement from full time resident...
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Explosion of entries at Leicester
The forthcoming LBBA Contest will be packed with over 70 bands. The Leicestershire Brass Band Association has informed 4BR that they will host a record 72 bands in six sections at their forthcoming...
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Foden's stars lead East Anglian training
The star players of Foden's lead a great day of music making to 84 delegates in Norwich. The East Anglian Brass Band Association recently held its annual Brass Training Day, at St Andrew’s Hall in...
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Staff welcome new trio
The Staffordshire Band welcomes a trio of new young players.The Staffordshire Band has welcomed the signing of a trio of new players. Lauren Evans has joins the Midlanders on first horn, Alan Gifford...
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Corry racks up the miles
Enfield Citadel conductor Jonathan Corry is racking up his air miles allowance. Jonathan Corry, Bandmaster of Enfield Citadel Band is racking up the travelling miles. Stockton to Switzerland He...
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Co-op open their Daphnis doors
Scottish champion to hold open rehearsal before trip to Albert Hall. The reigning Scottish Champion, Co-operative Funeralcare, will be holding an open rehearsal prior to its trip south to see if it can...
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Blackburn seek contemporary approach
The Blackburn & Darwen Band hope to explore new and exciting repertoire with the appointment of Matthew Thomas as their composer in residence.The Blackburn & Darwen Band has announced the...
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Foden's Youth ready for concert action
After a highly successful first rehearsal, the young players of the Foden's Youth Band are getting ready for their debut performances. Following a successful first rehearsal, the members of the new...
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National Finals countdown - 4 days to go
The last time Barton Town played at the National Finals women had just been elected MPS in Finland and Sheffield Wednesday won the FA Cup. 1907 was a long time ago...The Barton Band is set to make its...
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2012 Nationals: Results to your mobile
We will be sending out the 2012 National Championships (Championship Section) results as a FREE text message.Not going this weekend? 4barsrest will we be providing our comprehensive live text coverage...
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Skelmanthorpe hope for fast response to slow entrants
There are plenty of prizes up for grabs at the forthcoming Skelmanthorpe Slow Melody & Ensemble Contest - so get your entries in fast. The Skelmanthorpe Band will be hosting its 8th Annual Slow...
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Fodens spread the love
British Open champions to play integral part in new music hub provision for children in region. Foden’s trombonist John Barber and percussionist Chris Bastock have been appointed as directors of The...
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Brass in a Bacup for Boobies
The wonderful girls of Boobs & Brass are doing their bit in Bacup. There will be an early start for the wonderful girls of Boobs & Brass next Saturday when they leave Northamptonshire for their...
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Top stars set to lead International Wind Festival
David Childs, Richard Marshall, Simone Rebello, David Crolwey and Gerard McChrystal to take musical lead in Cardiff. Euphonium star David Childs is to be one of the star attractions at the forthcoming...
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White to lead Aveley & Newham
The experienced Melvin White will make a return to one of his former bands to lead them at the Leicester Contest.The Aveley & Newham Band has announced that Melvin White has agreed to take them as...
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Cory launch online television channel
If you want your fix of all things Cory, then all you have to do is switch on and sit back and enjoy...Welsh champions Cory have announced the launch of Cory TV, a dedicated online outlet that will...
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National Finals countdown - 3 days to go
Can Brighouse & Rastrick join a very select National Club at the Albert Hall on Saturday? Brighouse & Rastrick is the latest in a pretty long list of bands that have travelled to the Royal...
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Tredegar open doors to Daphnis
All England Masters International champion will be opening their Ravel doors on Thursday evening. All England International Masters champion Tredegar will be opening the doors to their bandroom this...
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