*
banner

Cornish Youth ready for 60th birthday work

60 young players of the Cornwall Youth Band will be enjoying a busy Christmas holiday this year thanks to Mike Fowles and David Thornton.

Cornwall Youth Band
 

An appropriate number of young musicians will join together for the 60th anniversary of the Cornwall Youth Band just before the end of the year.

60 talented youngsters will spend four days of their post Christmas Day holidays rehearsing and studying under the baton of guest conductor Michael Fowles alongside Foden's euphonium star and guest soloist David Thornton.

Life long passion

The band was founded in 1955 and has become an essential step for many youngsters development in what will hopefully be a life-long passion for brass banding.

At the end of the course the band will give a Gala Concert at St Michael's Church in Newquay on Wednesday 30th December at 7.00pm.

The band will also be opening their doors to their Open Rehearsal & Audition afternoon at 2.00pm on Sunday 28th December.

At the end of the course the band will give a Gala Concert at St Michael's Church in Newquay on Wednesday 30th December at 7.00pm4BR

Opportunity

This gives young musicians an opportunity to observe the band in action and talk to the local team of conductors and tutors about becoming members.

More details can be found at: www.cybb.co.uk

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    


National Youth Band

Norwegian Youth Brass Band set for national debut

July 20 • A new national youth brass band in Norway aims to provide a platform for excellence, inspiration and community as it prepares for its inaugural country-wide tour under the baton of Allan Withington.


Kapitol

Brassed Off trophy returns to National home

July 18 • The film prop National Trophy used in 'Brassed Off!' has been presented to Kapitol Promotions for safekeeping and display.


Lewis Bettles

Grimethorpe adds to player strength with new solo trombone signing

July 18 • Lewis Bettles has been appointed solo trombone.


Friary

New signings at Friary

July 18 • Max Johnson and Ed Neeve join Friary Brass on euphonium and cornet.


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Chinnor Silver

July 14 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on MONDAY 20th at 11 am in our bandroom.. We would welcome players of all ages and abilities to join us for a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. Of course there is tea and cake !!!. And you can even choose a piece to play


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd