*
banner

New entertainment boost for leading German organisation

A brass band with a remit to entertain has been added to the growing Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V. organisation.

Blech
  Brass Band VielKLANG! has already made its debut cocnert appearance

The Blasmusikverein Carl Zeiss Jena e.V. organisation has announced a further addition to their stable of musical ensembles.

The umbrella body which already includes Brass Band BlechKLANG, the Jugend Brass Band BlechKLANG and the orchestra school KLANGwelt, has been enhanced by the formation of Brass Band VielKLANG!

Concert entertainment

Under the direction of South African conductor and composer Andrea Hobson, the ensemble has set itself the goal of providing an outlet for the exploration of brass band concert entertainment.

Speaking about the new ensemble, Thomas Rothhardt told 4BR: "This is a new band to provide an outlet for players who wish to perform in concerts and explore concert repertoire instead of contest works and test-pieces.

Brass Band VielKLANG will look towards concert opportunities and performances such as the Jena Spring Market or Old Town Festival and build a calendar of future events."

Light and inclusive

MD Andrea Hobson added: "I'm looking forward to making Brass Band VielKLANG known throughout Thuringia — as a high quality provider of light, inclusive music making.

Our goal is to present popular hits of all genres with an original brass band sound. It's an exciting new adventure for us all."

Our goal is to present popular hits of all genres with an original brass band sound. It's an exciting new adventure for us allMD Andrea Hobson

Different opportunity

That was further explained by player Katrin Weber adds: "It is our aim to strengthen our links to our communities and offer a different opportunity for them to enjoy what we can offer as an organisation as a whole.

From students to pensioners, everyone will find a place in the band to enjoy music making and making friends."

The new band has already made its debut appearance with an open-air concert in the town square in Jena which proved very popular.

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

Join us now — 4BR Review podcast: Lessons from Europe?

October 29 • Join the discussion on whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host their major championship competitions.


Gregson

Gregson at 80 in Scotland

October 28 • Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

October 28 • Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28 • Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

October 29 • Our welcoming non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has openings for Percussion, kit and tuned: a lovely pair of timps awaits you!


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

October 29 • Our inclusive non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has vacancies for: . . Soprano Cornet. Solo Cornet. 2/3 Cornet. .


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

October 29 • Our non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, seeks:. . 1st Horn . Solo Euphonium . 2nd Baritone .


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd