*
banner

Camborne call for solo entries

There is a great opportunity to make a musical mark at the Camborne Youth Band Solo & Quartet Contest later this month.

Cornet
  If you are a soloist then get in touch to compete at the Camborne event

The popular Camborne Youth Band Solo & Quartet Contest takes place at the Camborne Science & International Academy on Saturday 18th January.

The closing date for entries to the 12 different classes is Tuesday 14th January.

Contest day

The contest day starts at 10.00am (draws 9.30am) with entrants having to impress adjudicator Ben Stratford, the award winning baritone star of Tredegar Band.

The accomplished pianist Clive Ellison will be on hand to provide accompaniment support if required.

Classes:

Class 1: 9 years and under Slow Melody (up to 5 mins)

Class 2: 12 years and under Slow Melody (up to 5 mins)

Class 3: 15 years and under Slow Melody (up to 5 mins)

Class 4: 18 years and under Slow Melody (up to 6 mins)*

Class 5: 18 years and under (non-slow melody up to 7 mins)

Class 6: Duet — 18 years and under (up to 6 mins)

Class 7: Quartet — 18 years and under (up to 10 mins)

Class 8: Open Solo Slow Melody (any age) — (up to 7 mins)

Class 9: Open Solo (any age) — Aire Varie — (up to 9 mins)*

Class 10: Open Duet: (any age) — (up to 8 mins)

Class 11: Open Quartet: (any age) — (up to 10 mins)

Class 12: Ensemble up to 12 players: (any age) — (up to 10 mins)

* Champion of Cornwall classes in conjunction with Helston, St Dennis and East Cornwall solo contests

Entries:

Fees: £2.00 (solo): £2.50 (duet): £3.00 (quartet): £4.00 (ensemble)

Contact:
Sue Brown
28, Steamers Hill
Angarrack
Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 5JB

Telephone: 07713 582903

E-mail: sbrown.43@hotmail.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    


Fleetwood

Fleetwood back on demand

May 1 • You can enjoy all 32 performances from the recent Fleetwood Contest on demand


British Open

Live stream broadcast from Spring Festival

May 1 • All the action from the 104th British Open Spring Festival is to be live-stream broadcast this weekend.


Brass in Concert

Brass in Concert draws confirmed

May 1 • The draws for the 2026 Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships have been confirmed after being made in Linz.


Spring Festival

Final preparations in place for Spring Festival

April 30 • Bands and organisers are putting the final parts in place ahead of the Spring Festival in Birmingham.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


Jenny Gartside

Bsc Hons
Jeweller, brass band themed jewellery and pin badges


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd