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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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Bousfield

Bousfield set for Welsh appearance

January 30 • Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff next month to showcase Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.


Smith and Grezzy

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

January 30 • Sandy and Simon take a look at the growing success of day time banding as well as a few things that are good, bad and dodgy in the banding world...


Bandstand

Radio: Bandstand

January 30 • More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.


BrookWright Music

Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music

January 30 • New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

January 28 • Principal Cornet vacancy after March 2026. Our current player has asked for a very special 80th birthday present, a new player so that he can retire!. . Flexible rehearsal arrangements to support a good band - home life balance


Chinnor Silver

January 27 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (2nd) 11 am and we would welcome any players who would like to join us for a friendly,relaxed rehearsal.. All abilities are welcome with a liking for cake and coffee. Blowing with us doesnt impact your no1 band


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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