*
banner

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.

4BR Podcast
  The video podcast is the first in a new series on 4BR

In the first of a new video podcast series, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.

John and Katrina have been working together on music to be featured in a special concert with the cooperation band this weekend in Glasgow.

Video podcast

Video podcast interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAvJ_MvLk5k

Cancer charity

'Romantic Brass' is in aid of the Beatson Cancer Charity whose incredible work brings hope to so many — including John.

He has recently been a patient at the Beatson Clinic where he had time to reflect on his passion for Czech and Russian music and especially that of Dvorak and Rimsky-Korsakov, as well as that of Wagner, Schumann, and Sardillo which he has loved playing for many years.

Russian invasion

That goes back to the spring of 1968 when he was playing in Bayreuth and heard the sound of American Army tanks close to the Czechoslovakian border in response to Russia's invasion of the country.

John's tells the story and why he took the opportunity to write arrangements of the works which he feels suits brass bands perfectly, whilst Katrina talks more about the pieces themselves and how it has been an inspiration to work alongside John for this event.

To enjoy


Video podcast interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAvJ_MvLk5k

Concert details:

Saturday, 15th February
7.30pm
Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church
Glasgow
G41 5AD

Works to be featured include 'Four Legends' by Dvorak, four movements from Rimsky-Korsakov's 'The Golden Cockeral', Wagner's 'Der Engel' featuring Jim Hayes, 'Ich grolle nicht' played by Stephanie Kennedy and 'Core 'ngrato' which spotlights Gordon Kaye.

There is also the opportunity to hear 'Diversions' by Derek Bourgeois ahead of the band's defence of their Scottish Championship title.

Support

Admission is FREE, and all donations go directly to support Beatson Cancer Charity.

If you can't be there in person but still wish to support, you can donate online at: www.justgiving.com/page/cooperationband2025

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    


Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 9 • The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 9 • Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 9 • Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 9 • The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd