*
banner

Fountain set for Drachten

Leading American band Fountain City set to make transatlantic contest appearance in Holland.

Fountain City
 

The organizers of the 2011 Euro Brass contest in Drachten in the Netherlands have informed 4BR that they are delighted by the interest shown in participating in the contest this year by bands from abroad.

Europe and the States

The 10th running of the event will take on the weekend of the 3rd June at the De Lawei concert hall in Drachten, with bands from Belgium, Germany, England and the Netherlands already registered.

Formidable

For the first time in the event’s history a band from the USA will compete, as the formidable Fountain City Brass will try to add the Euro Brass title to their impressive CV.

For the first time in the event’s history a band from the USA will compete, as the formidable Fountain City Brass will try to add the Euro Brass title to their impressive CV4BR

Thomas Doss

The Championship Section bands will perform a test piece from the pen of one of the most popular brass band composers of the moment, with 'Fanfare in Jubilo' by Thomas Doss as the set work on the Friday, with their 25 minute entertainment programmes the following day.

In the B and C Sections the bands will perform a single 30-minute programme to include their set works.

Test pieces:

A Group: Fanfare in Iubilo — Thomas Doss
B Group: Glory Fanfare — Otto M. Schwarz
C Group: Salute to a Hero — Philip Sparke

Bands who are interested to enter the EBD competition can contact by the 15 February pr@eurobrassdrachten.eu

More information on the complete renewed website: www.eurobrassdrachten.eu.

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    


Duncan Beckley MBE

Death of Duncan Beckley MBE

September 29 • The death has been announced of Duncan Beckley, a pioneering figure of inspiration within the banding movement.


Fife Charieites

Result: 2025 Fife Charities

September 28 • Haydock claims the honours in Fife


Red Admiral

Results: 2025 Red Admiral Entertainment Contest

September 28 • Pemberton Old (Wigan) DW leads the prize winners in a great day of entertainment in Chorley — with section wins for Roberts Bakery, Poulton-le-Fylde, Rivington & Adlington and Driffield Silver.


BBE Conference

BBE delegates head to Durham

September 26 • There will be accent on youth at the Brass Bands England Conference in Durham this weekend.


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

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


Cheltenham Silver Band - Music from the Bandstand, Montpellier Gardens

Sunday 28 September • Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1UW


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Quartet

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 3 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ


Olney Brass

September 26 • Currently seeking the following players to complete our line up:. Solo Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn & Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and ambitious, 2nd section L&SC area brass band, with a good mixture of concerts, fetes and contests throughout the year


Milton Keynes Brass

September 26 • Required: Solo Euphonium and Solo Horn. We are a championship section band, newly promoted in 2025. We rehearse in Loughton Milton Keynes on a Tuesday night at 7.45pm until 10pm, with extra rehearsals prior to contests or formal concerts.


Hathersage Band

September 24 • BASS TROMBONE. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd