4BR Monday Quiz
November 11
A little brain teaser to get those musical grey cells back in order after the weekend...
4BR Shop: David Childs Symphonic Euphonium Vol II
November 11 • The critically acclaimed new release from David Childs is now available from Bandmaster
Report & Results: 2019 Holme Valley Solo & Ensemble
November 11 • There was plenty of great music making on show at Hade Edge's bandroom on the weekend.
Llwydcoed changes as they look ahead to 2020
November 11 • The Welsh League Champion has been announced a number of new arrivals, personnel changes and goodbyes.
4BR Shop: Protec L221 Cornet/Trumpet Leather Mouthpiece Pouch
November 11 • The perfect protection for your cornet/trumpet mouthpieces
Radio: Sounds of Brass
November 11 • Lots of great music from Phillip Hunt to enjoy over the airwaves.
New Kerwin CD helps raise funds for Leeds Cancer Centre
November 9 • A new CD by Rothwell Temperance Band featuring the music of the late Simon Kerwin will help raise funds for a wonderful charitable cause.
Greenall appointed to Music Industries Association board
November 9 • The top man at Warwick Music Group will bring his innovative outlook to the board of a business sector that contributes £4.5 billion to the economy.
Welsh Open looking for entrants
November 9 • The popular seaside entertainment contest looks to offer bands a great way to kick start their 2020 season
Majestic Timpani Covers
£77.15
Gold IP Brass Cornet Mouthpiece
£119.00
Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 3
September 24 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston about what the future holds for the organisation
Interview with Peter Graham
September 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Peter Graham following the news that his work 'The Torchbearer' will be the test-piece for the 2020 Australian National Championship
Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 2
August 28 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Brass Bands England CEO Kenny Crookston about what he believes have been some of the organisation's achievements during the past year...
Interview with Kenny Crookston: Part 1
August 23 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox finds out more about the special 2019 Brass Band Conference that has the aim of creating debate and discussion into achieving the aim of 'Better Banding for All'.
4BR Hall of Fame: No.2: Albert Baile
November 7 • One of the major figures of Australian banding whose name will forever be associated with the British Open...
2019 SIDDIS Brass: As it happened
November 2 • All the action from the 2019 SIDDIS Brass — as it happened.
2019 Dutch National Championship: As it happened
October 26 • All the action from the 2019 Dutch National Championship — as it happened.
2020 RNCM Festival of Brass: World class music making in the heart of Manchester
October 22 • RNCM Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Paul Hindmarsh previews the attractions to look forward to at the showcase event.
Concert: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Brass Band
November 9 • Walking with Heroes. Conductors: Dr Robert Childs, Paul Fisher, Neil Brownless. Soloist: Mike Lovatt. Featuring: Timothy Boomer Jazz Trio. Dora Stoutzker Hall. RWCMD, Cardiff. Friday 8th November
Concert: Cory Band & New York Staff Band
November 6 • Conductors: Philip Harper & Bandmaster Derek Lance. Centennial Memorial Temple. New York. Saturday 2nd November
Concert: Brass Quintet of the RAF Central Band
November 5 • St Clement Danes Church. Thursday 31st October
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory | 2,877.40 |
| 2 | Black Dyke | 1,064.98 |
| 3 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 821.50 |
| 4 | Valaisia Brass Band | 719.26 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 686.70 |
| 6 | Foden's | 680.29 |
| 7 | Paris Brass Band | 542.98 |
| 8 | Tredegar | 406.35 |
| 9 | Whitburn | 364.35 |
| 10 | Flowers | 331.83 |
Regent Hall Concerts - Black Dyke & International Staff Band Trombone Oct
Friday 15 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street Opp. RESERVED. London . W1C 2DJ W1C 2DJ
Black Dyke Band - Barnsley Civic Hall
Saturday 16 November • Hanson St, Barnsley S70 2HZ
Black Dyke Band - Scunthorpe Bath Halls
Sunday 17 November • Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe DN15 7RG
Contest: Brass in Concert
Sunday 17 November • St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays NE8 2JR
Black Dyke Band - Sheffield Citadel Salavation Army
Thursday 21 November • 12 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YN
BD1 Brass
November 10 • Having won the second section at the Dewsbury contest, BD1 Brass (part of the City of Bradford organisation) are looking for a Bflat bass and trombone. Rehearsals in central Bradford led by Lee Skipsey. Get in touch to join this forward thinking band.
Lydbrook Band
November 10 • Championship Section Lydbrook Band have vacancies for a Solo Trombone and Percussionist to join our friendly band in Gloucestershire. We have a great set of future concerts and contests under the musical directorship of Ian Holmes and Glyn Williams
Cubbington Silver Band
November 9 • Cubbington Silver Band are looking for Cornet Players (positions negotiable) to join our friendly ambitious band. We have a varied schedule of concerts and contests coming up and like to challenge ourselves. We rehearse Friday nights in Leamington Spa.
Alan Fernie
DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor