All entries for March 2023

4BR Quiz: Colourful answer

We had a great response to our latest quiz with plenty of people either showing their age or a brass band expertise worthy of a place on Mastermind by getting the answer right.

First brass band set up in Peru

The first brass band to be formed in Peru has given its debut performance.

4BR Quiz: A colourful little brain tickler

Can you can tell us the link between Gilbert Vinter, Sir Clive Sinclair and Captain Scarlet..?

4BR Shop: Odyssey Premiere OCR900 Bb Cornet Outfit (To Order)

A great student level cornet made to the best professional levels — and all for under £500.

Stars help Hood raise funds for new Swiss project

Brass bands stars came to Switzerland recently to help Jamie Hood with fund raising for a new brass programme.

4BR Shop: Alaw — for cornet and brass band (PDF set)

You can now play the wonderful cornet solo written for Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson

Death of Neville Wilkinson

The death has been announced of the respected Chapeltown Silver Prize bandsman and administrator Neville Wilkinson.

4BR Shop: Vincent Bach Stradivarius 183 Flugelhorn (c.1978)

A great Strad flugel is ready and waiting to be played by you this summer...

New series of BBE Artistic Development events

The next BBE Artistic Development seminar with Cory MD Philip Harper comes with an extra attraction to attendees.

Brexit boost as Besson demand soars

There has been a pre-Brexit boost in Besson demand — so you will need to plan ahead to get your hands on the market leading instruments.

Scottish Youth set for National showcase

The trio of National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland are getting ready for their end of course concerts

Regent Brass establishes exciting new musical link

Regent Brass and DLD College in Westminster have entered into an innovative partnership to promote brass band music making in London.

Deiniolen has National success in their sights

The Deiniolen Silver Band will take to the stage for the 20th time under MD Lois Eifion at the forthcoming Welsh National Eisteddfod.

Otterbourne partnership ends for Littlemore

The musical partnership between Otterbourne Brass and conductor Phillip Littlemore has come to an amicable end.

Welsh youth ready for weekend showcase

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales is putting the final elemental touches to this weekend's concert programmes under MD Philip Harper.

Virtuoso horn link ends at King's Division

The musical link between the tenor horn virtuoso Gordon Higginbottom and The Band of The King's Division.

Foden's set for Peterborough debut

The National Champion will make its concert debut in Peterborough in September by linking up with local choirs.

Elizabethan trio...

The Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School performed a concert in the grounds of the 16th century country house of Hardwick Hall

Countdown starts ticking for Perth 2020

The organisation for the 2020 Australian National Championships in Perth has already started...

Webster steps down from playing role with Grimethorpe

Roger Webster has taken the decision to end his playing commitments with Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Brilliant connections bring inventive musical links for Shirley Band

A concert featuring a brass band, professional singers and a 40 strong choir of children with additional educational needs was a great hit.

Report & Result: 2019 Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition

There is a heavy metal cash prize of £10,000 for the Connaught Brass quintet as they claim the inaugural Philip Jones Prize at the RNCM in Manchester.

Marshall visits the Kings of military brass

Black Dyke principal cornet Richard Marshall has been enjoying a spell of military service with The Band of the King's Division.

David Read concert is a grand success

A concert celebrating the musical career of David Read MBE has raised over £1,000 for his chosen charity.

4BR Shop: The Marriage of Figaro Overture (W A Mozart arr. Phillip Littlemore)

A classic piece, perfect for concerts from Phillip Littlemore and Timbercroft Publishing

Silverware attractions on show at Bolsover

There was a special treat for delegates on the Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School — with the opportunity to get up close to some iconic trophies.

4BR Shop: Apollo 11 (Drew Fennell)

There is no better time to celebrate the first steps on the moon — so why not add Apollo 11 to your concert repertoire from Cantatio Music

Jaguar Land Rover to celebrate Lea tenure

The 30 year conducting tenure of Dave Lea at the Jaguar Land Rover Band will be celebrated with a special event later this year.

Wessex hits gold with new commission

A new work from composer Paul Saggers will help the Wessex Band Summer School celebrate its 50th anniversary

4BR Shop: Sterling Virtuoso Bb Cornet

Chance to get your hands on a great second hand cornet from Sterling Instruments