*
banner

From South Pole to Tibet

If you want to follow the progress of two intrepid musical explorers in Palanga why not get your hands on the scores of the works from Paul Saggers and Simon Dobson.

Scores
  The scores to the two works can be purchased as downloads to follow

There is sure to be a great deal of interest from brass band lovers around the globe in hearing the blockbuster own-choice test-pieces that are being played this weekend at the European Championships in Palanga.

Cornish travellers

Two come from Cornish composers Simon Dobson and Paul Saggers — with their intriguingly entitled works 'Jesus in Tibet' and The Falcon the Snow'.

If you want to find out more about them then 4BR has done a short synopsis at:

However, if you want to see just what the players have to play then why not download the score to follow as you sit back at home watching on the www.wobplay.com media platform

The Falcon in the Snow (Paul Saggers):
https://www.paulsaggersmusic.com/product-page/the-falcon-in-the-snow-study-score

Jesus in Tibet (Simon Dobson):
https://simon-dobson.co.uk/product/jesus-in-tibet/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2iLqvT_5KhBXeiOa-B96Y4eNY-VX20iv9coJq572ZRDLsQq1_ukuk6_HY_aem_Afgery-JtAYRT-zJpZQDmOBvPvKAruEecgunfYXGincX7IR0WB0ytMv0ChbNXI14DS0NHTQNNCE-tSXTFGzRUfJH

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    


British Open

Spring Festival hotel deals available direct

May 16 • The British Open organisers are working with leading hotels in Birmingham to see them offer 2026 Spring Festival competitors exclusive deals.


bRITISH oPEN

British Open tickets on sale

May 16 • The box office will open at 10.00am on Friday 16th May for tickets for the 171st British Open Championship.


Open test

Study scores now available for Open test-piece

May 16 • If you want to make sure you have a better idea about what will be heard at Symphony Hall you can get your hands on a study score now.


Linz

Linz to welcome Euros in 2026

May 16 • The European Championships will return to Linz in 2026 — with tickets going on sale in October.


Barnsley Brass - Quiz Me Baby One More Time

Saturday 17 May • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - 150th Anniversary and reunion Concert

Sunday 18 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

May 18 • Reading Band are looking for TROMBONES and BASSES to join our lower end. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings in Woodley near Reading with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


The Corsham Band

May 17 • We are looking for a MUSICAL DIRECTOR.. Corsham Band is a well-respected ensemble, adopting a hardworking ethic to their music-making. We are a dedicated and friendly team of enthusiastic musicians looking to rebuild and develop the band.


Uppermill Band

May 16 • VACANCY: Euphonium to complete our team!. Rehearsing Mon/Weds in Saddleworth. Progressive, forward-thinking band with a calendar of exciting gigs led by James Garlick (MD). . Highlights include: performing in a Netflix production & playing live film scores.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd