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Top buys for Christmas from 4BR

There is something for everyone this Christmas on 4BR, from CDs and DVDs to books and even a naked calendar...

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Recent releases

Some of the best recent releases in the banding world have just been reviewed by 4BR – and are in stock in time for Christmas.

CDs

Find out what we thought of the memories of a great weekend in Ostend with the highlights of the 2009 European Brass Band Championships:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd434.asp


Then there is the latest release from some of the banding world great performers:

Black Dyke’s Brett Baker goes all that Rath with his latest offering:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd433.asp

Meanwhile, Steven Mead has been exploring new euphonium territory with his latest CD:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd432.asp


Foden’s are on sparkling form and in a Rococo mood with their latest release:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd431.asp


Whilst something a bit different comes from Enfield Citadel Band and their latest production with a classical style:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd430.asp


Find out what we thought of the memories of a great weekend in Ostend with the highlights of the 2009 European Brass Band Championships4BR

DVDs

And if it is something to plonk on the box and enjoy then there are two fantastic new releases from Cory and those funky guys at Mnozil:

Enjoy Cory and their special guest star Wycliffe Gordon at their 125th anniversary concert at:

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/dvds_detail.asp?id=1466


Meanwhile, just to put a bit of fun into Christmas, why not enjoy Mnozil on simply irresistible form and a night at a very peculiar opera called Irmingard

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/dvds_detail.asp?id=1469


Educational

If it’s something more education then Trevor Halliwell has produced a wonderful new Cornet Tutor to get your teeth into at:

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/books_detail.asp?id=1470


Stocking Fillers

And how about these as a pair of stocking fillers – two great calendars.

For the serious fan Foden’s have teamed up with Ian Clowes for a classic look at:

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


And for a bit of fun, Bedford have gone for something a little naughtier

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

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British Airways Brass Band

January 21 • British Airways clubs band currently has trombone seat vacancies. . Friendly non contesting band based in Heston, South West London near to Heathrow Airport.


British Airways Brass Band

January 21 • British Airways clubs band currently has a horn seat vacancy.. Friendly non contesting band based in Heston, South West London near to Heathrow Airport.


David Frame


Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor


               

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