*
banner

Winter success for Elgar Summer School

The addition of a new Elgar International Brass Band Winter School attracted over 30 delegates to Bromsgrove.

EIBBWS
  The EIBBWS will now be part of the annual course on offer

The Elgar International Brass Band Summer School has built on its success in 2024 by recently hosting its inaugural Winter School.

The four-day Winter course was hosted at Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire, with over 30 delegates taking the opportunity to work under Flowers MD, Paul Holland and his team of tutors.

These included Mark Wilkinson, Chris Thomas, Les Neish, Daniel Thomas, Jonny Bates, and Ceri-Ann Townsend. Following packed days of rehearsal, practice and tutoring the event was rounded off with a public concert.

Delighted

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We have been delighted by the success of the first Winter School, one that attracted delegates keen to both enjoy themselves and to boost their playing potential. We were thrilled by their response and the way in which they so enthusiastically tackled both new and familiar works.

The Elgar International Brass Band Winter School will now form part of the outstanding musical offering we have for delegates."

Further information:

For further information please visit: www.eibbws.org.uk

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    


NYBBGB

Principal roles in place on National Youth Band course

July 27 • The principal players on the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Children's Band course have been decided.


Brass in Concert

Seats in demand for Brass in Concert

July 27 • November in Gateshead may be a while away, but tickets for Brass in Concert are already being snapped up very quickly.


nybbs

Scottish principals to the fore in Strathallan

July 27 • The young players on the National Youth Brass Bands of Scotland course are making their musical mark.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: I Want You Back (Philip Harper)

July 27 • Bring the sound of Motown to your next concert.


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


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Welwyn Garden City Band

July 27 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band. We currently have vacancies for EEb and BBb BASS players and a 2nd EUPHONIUM player. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Tintwistle Band

July 25 • are looking for a new MD to lead our friendly and committed band as we continue to build on our proud traditions and look towards an exciting future.If you enjoy helping musicians of all ages and abilities reach their potential,we’d love to hear from you!


Ashington Colliery Band

July 24 • Front Row Cornet & Tenor Trombone. We're a friendly, ambitious Second Section band based in South East Northumberland just north of Blyth. We rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 19:30-21:30, and transport can be provided depending on location.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd