*
banner

Brass Band World magazine: New edition out now...

The April edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out and once again its packed with articles, features, reviews and things of interest on every page...

pril
  The April edition of Brass Band magazine is now out to enjoy

The April 2020 edition of Brass Band World and BBW Digital is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that add up to essential reading...

NEWS


British National Finals test-pieces announced and 'don't stop us now' — how the banding world is coming together online.

COVER INTERVIEW — WHEN THE WORLD CAN REJOICE


Christopher Thomas interviews Edward Gregson as his new CD on the Chandos label is released and he looks forward to his five-nation test-piece commission, The World Rejoicing, due to be premiered at the September British Open — all in his 75th year.

IMPACT COVID-19


Andrew Wainwright looks at how the pandemic is affecting freelance musicians and bands; how we can all help each other and talks to a Norwegian band practicing social responsibility in lockdown.

NO TIME TO BE BORED AT HOME


Cory's Helen Williams brings a heart-warming account of what it's been like to find your work as a freelance musician fall off a cliff edge and how she is using online opportunities to teach and stay in touch.

BAND SPONSORSHIP — A BEGINNING AND AN END?


David Hirst charts the changing landscape of brass band sponsorship.

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK


The Scottish Brass Band Association celebrates 125 years of proud progress with a firm eye on exciting future development plans

PRO PRACTICE


The importance of a daily home-practice routine to keep in match-fit shape with Dr. Robert Childs

PROFILE


The tenor horn finds a new voice in Tim De Maeseneer

YOUNG VOICES


Jonathan Bates chats to Ryan Ashley — principal cornet of Boarshurst Silver Band and David Childs reports from the BBC Young Musician Brass Final

CENTRE BAND


Zoom into Brighouse and Rastrick's community outreach online

The April 2020 edition of Brass Band World and BBW Digital is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that add up to essential reading...BBW

BANDING SPIRIT


Helen Williams brings the spirited banding stories before lock-down that are laying firm foundations for future development

CASTAWAY


Composer, Nigel Clarke, sets sail as Grimethorpe Colliery Band's new CD, of his music, Mysteries of the Horizon, is released on the Naxos label.

REVIEWS


New recordings from Grimethorpe Colliery Band and tenor horn, Tim De Maeseneer; The recorded legacy of Edward Gregson by Doyen; new music from Andrew Wainwright and the American Band Journal published by Triumphonic Productions; Hampshire's last hurrah before lockdown and the spectacular 2020 Mountbatten Festival relived.

AND ANOTHER THING


Take a moment or two to smile with our resident wit and cartoonist, Rob Nesbitt, better known as 'Nezzy'.

ACCESS

GET THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE MONTHLY BRASS MAGAZINE BY SUBSCRIBING AT www.brassbandworld.co.uk

PRINTED EDITION DELIVERED BY POST TEN EDITIONS: £40 (UK); £68 (Europe); £81 (rest of the World).

DIGITAL EDITION FOR SMART 'PHONES, TABLETS AND DESKTOPS ONLY £30 FOR TEN EDITIONS, WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD!

DIGITAL AND PRINTED EDITION COMBINED TEN EDITIONS: £55 (UK); £83 (Europe); £96 (rest of World) SAVING 50% ON THE DIGITAL EDITION!

DIGITAL EDITION FOR SMART 'PHONES, TABLETS AND DESKTOPS ONLY £30 FOR TEN EDITIONS, WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD! FREE THREE MONTH TRIAL!

FIND OUT MORE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB2Tq9R9RG8&feature=youtu.be

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    


podcast

Latest 4BR Review podcast

February 23 • The latest live 4BR Review podcast will be aired on Wednesday 25th February at 7.00pm — so why not bookmark it and join us with your views as we preview of the 2026 Regional Championships and more...


Wantage

Result: 2026 Welsh Open

February 23 • Wantage are in a winning frame of mind to claim the entertainment honours in Newport


British Open

Spring Festival tickets now on sale

February 23 • Tickets for the 104th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham in May are now on sale — with discounts available.


Yazu

Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay

February 23 • The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) 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.


David Frame


Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd