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Looking for that special Xmas gift?

If you are looking for that little something for Christmas then 4BR shopping may just have what you are in need of...

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4BR has just what you need – a great selection of brand new CDs from some of the best of brass in the banding world.

New CD releases

Why not slip something special into your loved ones stocking this year such as:

Steven Mead

The brilliant new release from Steven Mead with ‘Virtuoso Music for Brass — Jules Demersseman’

The euph star is on sparkling form as he delves into the archives to unearth some real historical gems:

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=825

Boobs & Brass

Or why not support a great cause and enjoy some equally great flugel horn playing from Brighouse & Rastrick star John Lee with, ‘Whatever it Takes’:

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=824

Why not slip something special into your loved ones stocking this year4BR

Top trom

If you want to listen to something with a trombone flavour this Christmas, Black Dyke star Brett Baker has released his latest CD called ‘Rathmatazz’

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=823


Dates, dates, dates!

And if you are having any problems remembering the dates of all those band jobs next year, why not ensure you don’t forget with two of the best brass band calendars around:

Fodens have released theirs in partnership with 4BR photographer Ian Cowes

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/books_detail.asp?id=1468

Meanwhile, for something a little fruitier this Christmas, try this little cracker from Bedford Town Band:

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/books_detail.asp?id=1467

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