The Latest Brass Band News from around the World
Courtesy of 4 Bars Rest

Vinter focus at 2009 Festival of Brass
The music of Gilbert Vinter will be featured at the 2009 Festival of Brass.

Young Composers Premieres
The RNCM Festival of Brass wants young composers!

Harper departs from PolySteel
Philip Harper and PolySteel part company after seven years.

Duncan set for Scottish Co-op
Conductor Andrew Duncan will be taking Scottish Co-op at the British Open.

Euphonium stalwart celebrates MBE
Bill Baillie has been celebrating his recent MBE Award.

Mereside tour
Not Malta but a trip down the Rhine Valley for Mereside Brass.

Baadsvik Award
Tuba virtuoso claims prestigious Roger Bobo Award.

The death of Cliff Goodchild OAM
The sad news of the passing of Cliff Goodchild OAM has been received.

4BR across the globe
There may only have been five MPs interested in brass bands in the UK Parliament last night, but there seems to be plenty of interest across the world.

McMorran gets Life
New Zealand banding stalwart, Kevin McMorran, has been awarded Life Membership of Canterbury Brass.

Woolston bash
An opportunity to get dressed up in your finest attire and have a great night out...

Booth wins again
Steven Booth, Baritone soloist and musical director of ?The Trusts? Waitakere Brass, has secured the title of 2008 Australasian Baritone Champion after his recent wins in Australia and New Zealand.

Brass band debate attracts quintet
Who said brass bands are not important, as a quintet of MPs turn up for Parliamentary debate...

Ohio Band returns from successful tour
The Ohio Brass Band returns from successful trip to the UK that included 4 performances in the Durham Area.

Keith Wilkinson honoured
Keith Wilkinson was awarded the God & Country award at the recent Ohio Brass Arts Festival