*
banner

Bousfield set for Welsh appearance

Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff next month to showcase Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.

Bousfield
  Ian Bousfield will perform at the Dora Stoutzker Hall in Cardiff

Trombone star Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff in February to join the RWCM&D Brass Band in concert.

Concertos

There will be a great opportunity to enjoy the world class talents of trombone soloist Ian Bousfield in Cardiff on Friday 13th February (7.30pm), when he joins up with the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Brass Band to showcase performances of Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.

He will be accompanied by the RWCM&D Brass Band under the direction of Dr Robert Childs, with the band also providing substantial offerings in the form of Eric Ball's 'Journey into Freedom' as well works by Edward Gregson, Goff Richards, Jonathan Bates, Norman Gimbel and Fredrick Schjelderup.

Find out more

RWCMD Cardiff
Dora Stoutzker Hall
Friday 13th February (7.30pm)

https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/events/ian-bousfield-rwcmd-brass-band-strike-up-the-band?dm_i=4K3M,1SZMI,5D8VSC,8I42A,1,0,0,0

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    


Foden's Band

Result: 2026 British Open Championship

September 12 • Foden's led by Russell Gray have won the 172nd British Open with music making of the richest emotion.


4BR Review — Episode 21

September 11 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas look forward to the 172nd British Open Championship in Birmingham on the weekend.


Dobson

Dobson enjoying his latest Dopamine hit...

September 11 • The Cornish composer continues to make his mark on the wider musical world with his latest album already becoming a hit in more ways than one...


British Open

British Open Countdown: T minus 1

September 11 • All the bands are now heading to Birmingham with all their prep done and dusted on 'Music of the Spheres'.


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

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


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Eagle Brass

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

September 12 • We are looking for a repiano cornet player to help complete the team.. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, performing a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

September 11 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled! . As a second section band, we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle.


Brunel Brass Organisation

September 11 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026,


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd