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Get your entries to Elland back
If you want to take part in the popular Elland Silver Slow Melody, Duet & Quartet Contest then you need to get your entries in. There is still time to get your entries in for the Elland Silver Band...
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Dia cast at 50
One of the most popular top section soprano player around is celebrating 50 years of banding. 2013 sees Dai Roberts, the popular soprano player of the Derwent Band in the Midlands celebrate 50 years of...
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Michael Cox has been appointed the new MD at Huddersfield & Riponden BandAfter several months in which they employed temporary Musical Directors to help them out, Huddersfield & Ripponden Brass...
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Ward set to open for Jackfield
John Ward will spearhead the Jackfield (Elcock Reisen) musical assault at the Spring Festival. 4BR has been informed that due to work commitments, the Jackfield (Elcock Reisen) Band have a change of...
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The Mortimer Way
There could only be one Harry Mortimer Way....The most famous name in brass banding history has been given a permanent place of residence—just a stone’s throw away from the exact spot where he helped...
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A la Mode ready for first flight
The Central Band of the RAF 'Ensemble a la Mode' is ready for its first London appearance. The new Central Band of the Royal Air Force ‘Ensemble a la Mode’ group is putting together the final touches...
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Strongest ever line up at Brass in Concert
Eight of the top 10 ranked bands in the world will battle it out for the Brass in Concert title this year. The provisional line up of bands that will compete at this year’s Brass in Concert...
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Judges announced for Europeans
The panel of judges that will decide the destination of the European title has been announced by EBBA. The international panel of judges to be used at the forthcoming European Brass Band Championships...
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Ev-entz rescue Tredegar
An emergency response from Ev-entz helps Masters Champions avert thievish disaster. An emergency response from Ev-entz has meant that potential disaster was averted for Master Champions Tredegar, as...
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Waespi Concerto set for brass band world
Critical acclaim could lead to Oliver Waespi's new Euphonium Concerto finding its way into the brass band repertoire. Composer Oliver Waespi has told 4BR that the critical acclaim given to the recent...
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Dyke set for Euro preview
Reigning champion Black Dyke will be giving a European preview ahead of their Oslo defence.Reigning champion Black Dyke will be giving a European pre-contest preview of their preparations before they...
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Radio: World of Brass
More great music from John MainesWorld of Brass Radio:Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/wobradioA new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks! Also catch up with previous programmes...
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Buxton set for full house line up
The popular Buxton Festival is set to be packed with bands and great music making.The welcome sight of ‘full house’ signs will be out in force for the popular Buxton Brass Band Festival on the 28th...
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Spinal Tap for Brass
New group hopes turning the player dial up to 11 will prove successful.There has been a further boost to American banding with the news that Keith Thompson, former soprano cornet soloist of the Sheldon...
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Newtown say goodbye
The Newtown Band has said a fond farewell to a stalwart tuba The Newtown Band bade a fond farewell to one of its longest serving players recently, when the band said goodbye to Rick Hughes.Call timeThe...
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More Beer & Brass at Whiston
They will be raising more instruments and more glasses at Whiston this year...After the success of the inaugural 'Whiston Festival of Brass & Real Ale' Day last year, organisers have informed 4BR...
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Advert: Band Supplies
If you are looking for the perfect euphonium fit for Summer then Band Supplies is the place to go.Band Supplies Leeds has a fantastic selection of euphoniums ready and waiting to find new homes for...
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Marine appointment for Clarke
Composer Nigel Clarke has become the first Composer in Residence for the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy.Composer Nigel Clarke has been appointed Composer in Residence of the Marinierskapel...
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Advert: John Packer Ltd
There is a fantastic selection box of some of the world's greatest brass instruments to be found at John Packer John Packer has an amazing selection box of instruments they are selling on behalf of...
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Live streaming for Europeans
The European Championships will be streamed live from Oslo. 4BR has been informed that the European Brass Band Championships will be streamed live this year from Oslo.Live streamingSpeaking exclusively...
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