*
banner

Stavanger look for challengers to their inventive crown...

The Norwegian champion is hoping the banding world will pick up on its challenge to come up with variations on its own theme of musical invention...

Withington
  Allan Withington is looking for an inventive challenge...

The Norwegian champion Stavanger Brass Band has launched its 'Corona Virus Vibes' music challenge through its Facebook page.

Being the brainchild of Musical Director Allan Withington it is certainly a little different (as can be seen by his introduction).

Accept the challenge

All bands have to do is accept the 'challenge' of trying something as equally different — just keep the melody, but add all you own variations of key, tempo, harmony, style and even instrumentation on the theme!!

To find out more all you have to do is follow the link below...

https://www.facebook.com/StavangerBrassBand/

The original two part version and the rules are on our website at www.stavanger-brassband.com

Variations on a theme

So why not try it with a your band, a small ensemble or even go for the wackiest most inventive offering you can think of such as cornet, euphonium, side drum and ondes-martenot, or violin, bass trombone and the Vienna Children's Choir adding back up?

Come up with the best ideas — be as inventive as you possibly can — and simply enjoy yourselves making music.

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    


Rodney Newton

80th birthday concert celebration for Newton

July 19 • Rodney Newton will enjoy a musical celebration of his birthday this weekend in Cambridge.


jhs instruments

JHS Ltd set to close

July 19 • The leading independent distributor and suppliers of Odyssey instrument brand set to close after 60 years of trading.


FodensLovatt

Lovatt joins Foden's for Regent Hall pre-National concert

July 19 • Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will reconnect with Foden's Band for their pre-National preview concert at Regent Hall.


Rooms for groups

Sold out signs up in Cheltenham

July 19 • Hotel demand from National qualifiers mean sold out signs are posted in Cheltenham.


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Longridge Band

July 21 • Due to ill health, Longridge Band invite applications for a SOLO HORN. We are a friendly, committed band, who enjoy a good balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. We rehearse 10 minutes from Jct 31A of the M6, on Wednesday and Friday evening


NORTH LAKES BRASS

July 20 • North Lakes Brass are seeking a CONDUCTOR with the drive to take our friendly band into the 2nd section. . We are different from most contesting bands as we rehearse just once a week (Wed), have 2 full band concerts & 4-5 contests per year.


Rushden Town Band

July 18 • Second Trombone vacancy. A friendly Midlands 1st Section Band, Rushden are looking for a Second Trombone player to come and join us. Great repertoire and concerts plus contests twice per year. Every other year, the band goes on tour.


Jenny Gartside

Bsc Hons
Jeweller, brass band themed jewellery and pin badges


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd