*
banner

Fancy having a go at the Jingle Bells Challenge?

If you want to help raise funds for the Music for Youth charity, then why not give the 'Jingle Bells Challenge' a go...

Jingle Bells
  Why not try the Jingle Bells Challenge and help raise funds for Music for Youth

Boarshurst Band will be helping to raise funds for the Music for Youth charity this Christmas by issuing a 'Jingle Bells Challenge' to bands all over the world.

MD James Garlick told 4BR that the idea came about as band members wanted to support a musical charity this year, and as Music for Youth has played a big part in many of their lives they felt it was time to give something back to an organisation that did so much good.

Life changing

Music for Youth is a national youth arts charity working to provide young people aged 21 and under, across the UK, with free, life-changing performance and progression opportunities, regardless of background or musical style.

How to do it?

Following the amazing success of initiatives such as 'The Ice Bucket Challenge' and 'The Acrobat Challenge' this time it is the 'Jingle Bells Challenge'.

All bands or ensembles or even soloists have to do is as follows:

Record it.
Nominate 3 other people/bands to do the same.
Share it to the Jingle Bells Challenge group on Facebook
Donate as much as you can afford to Music For Youth by following the link on the group page.

We've already received lots of donations and had recordings sent to us from Wales, Manchester, Scotland and as far as AmericaJames Garlick

Donation

James told 4BR: "We've already received lots of donations and had recordings sent to us from Wales, Manchester, Scotland and as far as America.

These have ranged from full band recordings, trumpet quartet, choirs and solo performances. So thank you to everyone that has supported us so far.

If every band supported this challenge just imagine the donation we could give to Music For Youth!"

Get jingling

So get jingling!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2457380254288640/permalink/2457391984287467/

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    


Band Supplies

Band Supplies Ltd adds to director board

November 7 • Major addition to leading independent retailer as Rob Hanson of John Packer Musical Instruments becomes a director of Band Supplies Ltd.


Paul Cosh

Cosh expertise on offer for Area gains

November 7 • Bands can use the essential experience of Paul Cosh in their bids to improve their chances of Regional Championship success next year.


Julie Nicholll

Death of Julie Nicholl

November 7 • The death has been announced of Scottish Brass Band Association Treasurer and Kingdom Brass member, Julie Nicholl


Friary

Remember, Remember for Friary...

November 7 • Once again Friary Brass lead the revellers in remembering the Gunpowder Plot and its grisly local connections.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 9 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Delph Band - Remembrance Sunday Concert

Sunday 9 November • Delph Band Club. Lawton Square, . Delph, . Oldham OL3 5DT


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Harlow Brass Band

November 8 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


West Wycombe Brass Band

November 8 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for players. Horn,Flugel and cornets. Non contesting friendly band with sensible engagement list. Wednesday rehearsal 7.45-9.45pm in own hall. Come along for a blow, all welcome.


Petworth Town Band

November 6 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS and TUBA. We are a very active band with a very inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We rehearse once a week and would welcome all new players to the band


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd