*
banner

Slaithwaite celebrate a long overdue Evolution process

A first commercial recording for over 40 years sees Slaithwaite evolve towards an exciting future.

Evolution
  The CD is the band's first commercial recording for over 40 years.

One of the most evocative names in Yorkshire banding has released its first commercial recording for over 40 years.

Slaithwaite Band's CD entitled, 'Evolution' marks a new era — as the last time they made a recording it was on long playing vinyl.

A little overdue

No wonder then MD Rob Westacott told 4BR it is a little overdue. "It's been a long time coming, but given the progress the band has made in the last few years we thought it was the ideal opportunity to record something again.

The music tracks some of the history of the band as well as looking forward to an exciting future, so it includes our signature march 'Merridale' written by Haydn Wood in 1948, as well as one of his most famous songs 'A Brown Bird Singing'."

Up to date

Rob added: "We also trace some recent contest success with 'Around the World, 'Victory' and two movements from 'Suite Gothique' and bring things up to date with 'Swing Low with Grace' written for us in 2015."

It's been a long time coming, but given the progress the band has made in the last few years we thought it was the ideal opportunity to record something againMD, Rob Westacott

Feature

The CD has already been featured on David Hoyle's popular 'Yorkshire Brass' radio show, and was his nomination for 'Concert CD of the Year' in the December poll by the British Bandsman Magazine.

For further information go to: https://slaithwaiteband.org.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    


Music for isolation

Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release

July 3 • The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.


Tone Halo

Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers

July 3 • CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.


Brass Band week

Nationwide span for Brass Band Week

July 3 • You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.


Cory

New President at Cory

July 3 • Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.


Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Haverhill Silver Band

July 3 • Haverhill Silver Band (championship section) seeks a PRINCIPAL CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to lead East Anglia's premier brass band on the concert and contest stage (including the Senior Cup and Whit Friday).


Chinnor Silver

July 3 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet fortnightly on a Monday morning (next rehearsal 7th) and we welcome any players who want an extra blow.. We require no allegiance just come and enjoy the friendly blow with coffee and cake thrown in.(Its all free)


Hathersage Band

July 2 • FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd