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Support us through iTunes

Now there's an additional way you can help support 4barsrest — and it won't cost you a penny.

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Those of you with eagle eyes will have noticed a small iTunes banner in the top right-hand corner of pages on our site.

Simple

How does it work? It's simple really — if you intend to purchase something off iTunes — click the link in the top right-hand corner — this will take you to the iTunes store.

Once you've purchased what you want — 4barsrest will receive a small percentage of that purchase price back from Apple. You get your product immediately and you help support us in the process — at no cost to you.

The link takes you to the United Kingdom iTunes store at the moment — but we'll implement linking to your local iTunes store in the coming months.

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Many bands are now selling their CDs through the iTunes service — and why not — it's a great distribution channel allowing consumers to get their hands on the latest releases without having to wait.

Therefore, over the next few weeks we'll be be adding download links to CDs that are available through iTunes — giving you instant access not only CDs we have in stock to purchase, but to a number of classic CDs of yesteryear that, if you don't have the LPs or CDs for — should be part of your digital collection.

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Clare Cope

Cope gains Royal Philharmonic Society commission

October 20 • Composer Claire Cope is one eight young composers who has been commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society to write a new work for a UK audience.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire announces judges for 2027 Regional Championship

October 20 • The judges and schedule for the Yorkshire Regional Championship in Huddersfield next March have been confirmed.


Dame Evelyn Glennie

Dame Evelyn Glennie to join NYBBGB for landmark Easter concert

October 20 • The renowned percussion soloist and a major new work from Martin Ellerby will feature in the 2027 Easter Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain — so book your tickets now.


Ivors

Brass composers nominated for Ivors

October 20 • Ailis Ni Riain, Ben Nobuto, Richard Blackford and Hannah Peel have been nominated for Ivor Composer Awards.


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


The Egham Band - The Egham Band Plays Classic Rock

Friday 16 October • St John's Church Egham, Manor Farm Lane, Egham tw20 9HR


Epping Forest Band

October 20 • Friendly and forward thinking 2nd section band requires a Solo Horn and Euphonium player to join our team. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground. We have a sensible mix of contests and concerts throughout the year.


Kibworth Band

October 19 • Kibworth Band (First Section - South Leicestershire) seeking percussionist to join our friendly, ambitious team. Any seat negotiable. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room.


Kibworth Band

October 19 • Kibworth Band (First Section - South Leicestershire) seeking a BBb Bass player to join our friendly, ambitious team. Any seat negotiable. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

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