*
banner

Final chord call for A4 Quartet composer competition

There are just a few days left to get you entry in if you want to get your work performed by the award winning A4 Brass Quartet.

Brass quartet
  The final chord approaches for the A4 Brass Quartet Composition competition

There is still just enough time to get your entries in for the A4 Brass Quartet 'Brass Quartet Composition' competition.

Entries have already been received from around the world, so those interested in composing for the critically acclaimed ensemble have until Friday 23rd February to get in their works that can be of any style of between 4 — 8 minutes in duration.

Prizes on offer

The winner will take away £350 with further prizes for the runner-up and the best submission from a composer under 24 years of age. All the prize winning works will be recorded professionally by the group.

The competition has already created a great deal of interest with entries from around the banding world — all hoping to have their work featured regularly be the group in their many concert and recording appearances including their recent recital link with the BBC Radio 3 flagship arts programme 'In Tune'.

The winning entries will be used as part of the group's forthcoming concert performances in the UK and Europe, featuring tours to Scotland, Lithuania and Switzerland over the next year.

The winning entries will be used as part of the group's forthcoming concert performances in the UK and Europe, featuring tours to Scotland, Lithuania and Switzerland over the next year4BR

Contact

Scores may be submitted in either Sibelius 7 or PDF format with an accompanying audio file, and emailed to: a4brassquartet@hotmail.co.uk

Please include 'A4 Composition' in the subject, and include a name, age (if under 24), email address and mobile phone contact number in the body of the message.
Award winners will be notified and announced in early March.

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    


Whit Friday

Register importance at Tameside Whit Friday

May 21 • Bands can make their Tameside Whit Friday experience easier with just a little bit of pre-planning.


Whit Friday

Saddleworth Whit Friday details announced

May 21 • There is plenty of prize money to be won on the Saddleworth Whit Friday circuit this year, but bands can make their travels easier with a pre-registration option.


Groarke-Booth

Groarke-Booth tenure at Rainford reaches end

May 21 • After six impressive years the musical partnership between Rainford Band and Sarah Groarke-Booth has come to an end.


Fenwick

Fenwick appointment at Grand Shield champion

May 21 • The EverReady Band has conformed the appointment of Jonathan Fenwick as its new Resident Conductor.


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Otley Brass Association - Joanne Dexter, Soprano

Saturday 31 May • The Bridge United Reformed Church. Bridge Street. Otley, LS21 1RW LS21 1RW


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


Fulham Brass Band

May 21 • Fulham Brass Band is currently looking for a 2nd Trombone, 2nd Euphonium and back row Bb Cornet to complete our friendly, ambitious band under the leadership of Musical Director, Sam Hairsine.


Otley Brass Association

May 20 • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Musical Director to join Otley Brass Band. . . Owing to our current MD relocating for a new job, our friendly, non-contesting band is seeking a new and enthusiastic MD.


Crewe Brass

May 20 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd