*
banner

German champions enjoy Dyke direction

3BA Concert Brass, the reigning German National champions have been enjoying a musical visit from Black Dyke MD, Prof Nicholas Childs.

3BA
 

The German National Champions, 3BA Concert Band has just enjoyed a highly productive visit by Black Dyke Director of Music, Prof Nicholas Childs.

Anniversary

The weekend of sectional and full rehearsals, which also included a live German radio broadcast in celebration of the band’s 10th anniversary, also saw Prof Childs conduct the inaugural gathering of the Bavarian Youth Band.

The musical spotlight with 3BA was placed on varied repertoire, including the Overture to ‘Henry the Fifth’ by Vaughan Williams and the demanding test piece, ‘From Ancient Times’ by Jan van der Roost, whilst the youth players certainly enjoyed working on Paul Lovatt Cooper's ‘When Thunder Calls’ and Edward Gregson's ‘Laudate Dominum’.

Wonderful

3BA Chairman Joerg Seggelke, told 4BR: “This weekend we celebrated the very first concert of the Bavarian Youth Brass Band — an exciting new partnership development from 3BA.

It was wonderful to work with Prof Childs as the band looks towards their appearance at the European Youth Championships.”

Exactly what he wants

He added: “The weekend has been extraordinary for us to see Alison and Nick Childs working both with 3BA and the youth band.

For me personally, it was very interesting to watch Nick conducting and how he can make the musicians and the ensemble sound exactly as he wants!”

It was a real pleasure to work with these musicians and the gala concert to a capacity audience on a live recording from National German Radio, was a great successProf Childs

Lovely weekend

Prof Childs added: “It was a lovely weekend with wonderful people. It was a real pleasure to work with these musicians and the gala concert to a capacity audience on a live recording from National German Radio, was a great success."

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    


NYBBGB

Last call for NYBBGB Conducting Competition

October 31 • The last bar is closing for the 2025 NYBBGB Conducting Competition — as 1st November looms for entries.


Desford Band

Rankings update: October

October 31 • Desford storm back into top ten as five-way battle for world number one goes down to the wire


Tivoli

Final countdown for Dutch National Championships

October 31 • 4BR will be heading to Utrecht to bring live comments on the Dutch National Championships.


siddis

Wobplay to broadcast SIDDIS entertainment

October 31 • Norwegian bands are putting the final touches to their preparations ahead of their entertainment challenges in Stavanger this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

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


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 2 November • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. SE10 9BJ SE10 9BJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Elland Silver Band

Sunday 2 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 7 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Drighlington Band

October 30 • Drighlington Band are looking for the following players for a full compliment: . . - Front Row Cornet . - Euph or Baritone or Trombone (we are flexible!) . - Percussion (Kit or tuned)


Hathersage Band

October 30 • BACK ROW CORNET. 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?


Delph Band

October 30 • The Band are always looking for talented players to join them and are currently looking to fill the following positions - Tutti Cornet, Eb Bass and Percussion.. . We rehearse Mondays and Wednesdays 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd