Report & Result: 2024 Holme Valley Contest
April 30
There were victories for Unite the Union, Hatfield & Askern Colliery, Littleborough and Tewit Youth in Holmfirth.
GUS to bring Best of Brass to a close
April 30 • The GUS Band will head to Morley later this month to bring to an end the popular Leeds 'Best of Brass' concert series.
More 'Big Chat' from Smith and Gresswell
April 30 • Sandy Smith and Simon Gresswell are joined by composer Philip Sparke for the latest episode of their 'Big Chat' podcast.
Friendly fun and music making on offer at Amersham Summer Brass Course
April 28 • Mike Lovatt and Katy Jones join the the tutor team to offer plenty of musical fun on the inaugural Amersham Summer Brass Course.
rooms4groups keep band options open for Cheltenham
April 28 • The hotel booking specialists have plenty of great deals at perfect hotels for Cheltenham later this year.
Final call for Morley March & Hymn Tune contest
April 28 • Bands need to get their entries in if they want to feature in the popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest this year.
Report & Result: 2024 Fife Brass Band Festival
April 28 • Scottish champion, the cooperation band adds further domestic silverware to its name with victory at the Fife Entertainment contest.
King and Fountain to lead on NYBBGB Summer concert
April 28 • Prof David King and James Fountain will provide the inspirational leads for young players from both the UK and Switzerland at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course and concert.
Palanga schedule announced
April 27 • Its going to be a busy time of contesting and music making in Palanga as EBBA confirms European Championships time table.
Interview with Dr David Thornton
February 4 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton at the end of the 2024 event in Manchester.
Interview with James Gourlay and Emily Nicolas
February 3 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to conductor James Gourlay and presenter Emily Nicolas after the performance of the RNCM Brass Band at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Ian Porthouse and Matthias Hofs
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Tredegar MD Ian Porthouse and soloist Matthias Hofs at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Interview with Simone Rebello
January 31 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simone Rebello about this weekend's RNCM Day of Percussion
2024 European Brass Band Championships: Test piece review: A Road Less Travelled By
May 1 • Philip Sparke takes on the role of a musical anatomist with his latest major test piece work.
2024 European Brass Band Championships: Own choice works
April 30 • New as well as familiar blockbusters will be on show in both the Championship and Challenge Sections in Palanga.
2024 European Brass Band Championships: A road worth travelling
April 29 • It has been a journey full of frustrations to finally get to Palanga, but it is sure to well worth it now that the destination has finally been reached.
2024 ConsTest Birmingham Open: Live coverage
April 6 • 4BR is at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire to bring you coverage of the second edition of the popular own-choice competition.
CD review: Light Fantastic
April 24 • A surefooted Brett Baker trips the light fantastic in taking his major recording leave by returning to his musical roots.
CD review: Baut
April 23 • Bente Illevold is magnetically drawn to the dark edges of Stig Nordhagen's icy anxieties with her latest solo release.
CD review: New Music for Eb Tenor Horn and String Orchestra
April 20 • Sheona White . Conductor: Kyle Ritenauer . Featuring: Ron Levy (piano). Phoenix USA Recordings: PHCD 190.
| # | Band | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fodens | 1,462.00 |
| 2 | Cory | 1,228.97 |
| 3 | Black Dyke | 933.60 |
| 4 | Tredegar | 704.35 |
| 5 | Eikanger-Bjørsvik | 698.23 |
| 6 | Brighouse and Rastrick | 644.75 |
| 7 | Valaisia Brass Band | 481.71 |
| 8 | Brass Band Treize Etoiles | 457.15 |
| 9 | Flowers | 315.02 |
| 10 | Grimethorpe Colliery | 216.84 |
Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips
Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135
The Hepworth Band - Gala Concert with HD9 Community Youth Brass
Saturday 4 May • The Civic Holmfirth. Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth HD9 3AS
Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips
Saturday 4 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135
Contest: European Youth Brass Band Championshiips
Sunday 5 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135
Contest: European Youth Brass Band Championshiips
Sunday 5 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135
West Midlands Police Band
April 30 • Are you a dedicated musician seeking an exciting opportunity? We wish to recruit Euphonium, BBb or Eb Bass, and Percussion (kit) players. Rehearsals take place on Wednesdays in a welcoming atmosphere at Chelmsley Wood Police Station.
Sandhurst Silver Band
April 30 • Sandhurst Silver Band have vacancy for a Front row cornet player to complete our line-up. Ambitious and community minded championship section band looking to build on recent Area and LBBA successes. Rehearsals every Tuesday 8-10pm
wantage silver band
April 30 • Wantage Concert Brass (L&SC First Section) are seeking to appoint an experienced player to fill their Tutti Cornet vacancy. This position would suit someone already playing in a first or second section band or with experience of doing so.
Darren R. Hawken
PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer