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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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Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

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Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

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Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

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Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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