*
banner

New music releases from Pennine Music

There are some brilliant new music releases from Pennine Music — just in time for summer time family concerts

Pennine Music
  Cheer Up Charlie is the latest fantastic arrangement from Pennine Music

With summer concerts just around the corner, some new music releases from Pennine Music come at the perfect time for bands looking to entertain audiences.

Brass in Concert winner

A stunning arrangement of 'Innuendo' by Queen, which claimed the prize of 'Best new Composition or Arrangement' at Brass in Concert in 2008 is now available to all bands.

Arranged by Peter Meechan it is a fantastic take on a classic bit of pop-rock featuring antiphonal trumpets, hand claps and host of other clever effects — and is a perfect choice for bands looking for something that little bit different.

Cornet Solos

Two cracking cornet solos are also being released.

'Cheer Up, Charlie' comes from the iconic from the film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' and is a lovely lyrical work based on a sumptuous melodic line.

The band parts remain integrated and interesting throughout to form a superb solo item for both concert and contest stages.

Meanwhile, 'I See the Light' is a cornet solo taken from the Disney film, 'Tangled' — a fantastic animated tale that captured the hearts of cinema going families.

Composer Alan Menken stated it was his favourite from the hit film — and with its simple but effective structure it is the perfect solo for younger players to showcase their talents.

'Cheer Up, Charlie' comes from the iconic from the film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' and is a lovely lyrical work based on a sumptuous melodic linePennine Music

Manchester

Meanwhile, Andi Cook's arrangement of the hymn tune 'Manchester' continues to raise funds for the Manchester Evening News' fundraising page for the victims and families of the Manchester Arena attack.

The work was performed at the RNCM by Tubular Bells under the direction of Sandy Smith and has so far raised over £1,600 for the cause. It is a tremendous arrangement that has allowed bands from all corners of the globe unite and donate to this worthy cause.

Find out more

http://www.penninemusic.com/index.html

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    


Gregson and Bliss

Gregson and Bliss to challenge National Finalists

March 30 • Significant composer anniversaries will be marked at London and Cheltenham this year.


Youth Brass 2000

Report & Results: 2025 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 30 • Youth Brass 2000 reclaims the Championship honours with Shepherd Youth Group taking the Performance title in Hull.


National Youth Champs

Hull ready for National Youth Championships

March 28 • There is a packed day of music making to enjoy at Hymers College in Hull on Saturday with a record field of bands and players taking to the stage.


Breet and Keith

Baker and Wilkinson renew Atlantic connection

March 28 • A 30 year musical friendship has been reconnected between Brett Baker and Dr Keith Wilkinson.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver at the Musicals

Saturday 5 April • St Andrew's Church, Rugby CV21 3PT


Rushden Town Band - Hope Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hope Methodist Church, Linnets Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8DE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Simon Langton Brass

April 1 • Due to forced retirement - Simon Langton Brass (Conductor Keith Demetriou Twyman) has a vacancy for an experienced back row cornet player. Position is negotiable as is a willingness to share your experience with our next generation of cornet players!


Ibstock Brick Brass

April 1 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for a full-time Tuba player (position negotiable) . . Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program, IBB are looking forward to the third section finals 2025. Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville, M1 J22


Ibstock Brick Brass

April 1 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for an experienced percussionist. . . Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program, we are looking forward to the third section finals 2025. Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville, close to M1 J22


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd