*
banner

New releases and recordings from World of Brass

You don't have to be at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday to enjoy some wonderful music making.

Wobplay
  The latest releases are available now

World of Brass will certainly be busy at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday.

Not only will the recording company be exhibiting its extensive range of music and CDs at it trade stand in the foyer of Door 6, but they will also be recording all 20 performances of Peter Graham's 'Hyperlink' test-piece so that listeners across the world can enjoy them again once the results have been announced.

Mead latest

New releases will be on show too — with the latest from Steven Mead, Isobel Daws, Phil Cobb and Black Dyke as well as many more.

Steven's new release is entitled, 'Omaggio' and sees hm perform three major concertos from Philip Sparke, Philip Harper and Peter Graham.

Daws and Cobb

The eagerly awaited debut release from trombone star Isobel Daws features diverse works from the likes of Saskia Apon and Brian Lynn to Edward Elgar and Robert Schumann.

Philip Cobb meanwhile displays his lyrical talents on a series of wonderful Salvationist works from the pens of the likes of William Himes and Joy Webb to Ernst Rance and Leslie Condon.

Black Dyke

Black Dyke meanwhile complete their major series of Edward Gregson recordings with a seventh volume that also sees David Childs perform his immense 'Euphonium Concerto', and Jonathan Scott perform his youthful 'Concertante for Piano and Brass Band' in addition to his latest major test-piece, 'The World Rejoicing'.

Poole of talent

The talents of Foden's star soprano player Richard Poole can be enjoyed with his eclectic selection of sparkling repertoire on his release, 'The Impossible Dream' whilst if you are already looking forward to 2023, why not get your hands on the Regional CD.

Find out more

To find out more about the recordings and the coverage of the National Championships go to: www.wobplay.com

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    


National Finals

Adjudication panels for National Finals announced

July 22 • The panels of judges who will make the National Final decisions has been confirmed.


roomsforgroups

Hotel packages for London and York

July 22 • rooms4groups has some great deals on offer for the National Finals


Leeds Best of Brass

Best of Brass line-up announced

July 22 • Eight bands will provide the monthly entertainment as part of the Leeds International Concert series.


Black Dyke Band

Plaudit crescendo for Black Dyke Proms appearance

July 21 • Fans and critics alike have joined in a chorus of plaudits and congratulations for Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms appearance alongside soloist David Childs.


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Chinnor Silver

July 21 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join our ambitious,friendly and hard working 1st section band.Rehearsals are on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (no setting up and down). Good but realistic diary of concerts and contests including tour abroad in 2027.


Tintwistle Band

July 16 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled! As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


City of Norwich Brass

July 16 • City of Norwich Brass seeks Front & Back Row Cornets, Solo Euphonium and EEb/BBb Basses. Join a friendly, ambitious band with a varied programme of concerts, contests and community performances. Rehearsals in Hethersett, Norwich.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd