*
banner

AW Parker passes the Musto

Martin Musto has been announced as the new principal cornet player of the AW Parker (Drybrook) Band.

 

The AW Parker (Drybrook) Band has announced the appointment of Martin Musto as their new principal cornet.

A spokesperson for the band told 4BR: "Martin will provide strength and experience to the front row of Drybrook who have real ambitions of returning to the third section next year and upwards from there."

Warm welcome

Martin received a warm welcome from Drybrook where he has been reunited with many friends and all parties look forward to a long and happy association.

Martin comes to the band after a distinguished cornet playing career that has seen him start at Tewkesbury Band before enjoying stints at Forest of Dean, Lydmet Lydney Band and the West Mercia Police Band as principal cornet.

Martin will provide strength and experience to the front row of Drybrook who have real ambitions of returning to the third section next year and upwards from thereBand spokesperson

Conducting

As well as playing Martin has turned his talents to conducting and is currently MD Winchcombe Concert Brass, a post he has held for 18 months.

Family

Martin told 4BR: "I'm looking forward to a long, successful and enjoyable time with the band. Banding to me is very much a family affair with both my wife and daughter playing cornet and horn respectively and more recently my son who has just started."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Future

Brass Foundations Future Leaders graduate with distinction

September 18 • The first cohort of future brass band leaders graduate from the pioneering BBE programme.


cooperation and adams

Adams and coop in percussion partnership

September 18 • Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.


Dutch

Dutch judges announced

September 18 • The adjudication panels for the Dutch National Championships have been confirmed.


Rex Richardson

What links Peter Graham, Rex Richardson, Alfred Hitchcock and Beyonce?

September 18 • Composer Peter Graham's music has been reaching a truly global audience of late...


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd