News / 2020
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4BR Shop: Fusion Trumpet Premium Triple Gig Bag
February 22, 2020
The fantastic triple trumpet gig bag from Fusion at Band Supplies through the 4BR Shop. A must have for any player serious about their equipment.
Pennine ready for Regional road trip
February 22, 2020
Pennine Music and the Brass Band Music Shop will be on the road in the next few weeks to provide their customers with plenty of musical choices after their test-piece rigours...
North West contenders ready for 2020 Area battle
February 22, 2020
The qualification process to get to London and Cheltenham starts in Blackpool on Sunday — with a full day of great competitive action.
Parking problems posed for Huddersfield
February 22, 2020
You will need to make sure you can get a parking space for the Yorkshire Regional Championships in a few week's time.
A4 Brass Quartet welcome new compositional talent
February 22, 2020
Entries have already been received from around the globe for the third A4 Brass Quartet Composer Competition
New web presence for Bon Accord
February 22, 2020
The Aberdeen based band organisation hopes to make a worldwide mark with the launch of its new website.
Waespi concerto gains double feature
February 22, 2020
Swiss composer Oliver Waespi's formidable 'Euphonium Concerto' has been given critically acclaimed performances in Japan and the USA.
4BR Shop: IP Brass Cornet Mouthpiece (Silver)
February 22, 2020
The IP cornet mouthpiece from Bandmaster gives both security and freedom.
Foden's warm up for Blackpool defence with Patron support
February 22, 2020
Foden's ensured that over 500 of their patron's got a sneak preview of their Area title defence preparations at a concert in their home town.
New players join the Oxford Cherwell ranks
February 22, 2020
The Oxford Cherwell Band will head to the London & Southern Counties Area Championship boosted by an increase in player numbers.
World Rankings — February update
February 22, 2020
The first Band Supplies — 4barsrest.com Rankings of 2020 see considerable movement in the top 20 following a busy start to the contesting year.
Report & Result: 2020 Japanese Brass Band Ensemble National Championship
February 21, 2020
25 ensembles take part in the National Championship event in Tokyo.
BBC sent to Coventry to examine Tovey work
February 21, 2020
BBC Radio 3's flagship classical music programme will be taking a closer look at Bramwell Tovey's powerful 'Coventry Variations' composition this weekend.
New additions to Hazel Grove
February 19, 2020
The Hazel Grove Band welcomes a number of new signings as they prepare for their Area challenge at Blackpool on the weekend.
4BR Shop: Wallace TWC-341E Eb Tuba Straight Mute
February 19, 2020
The superb tuba straight mute comes at an equally superb price from Bandmaster
Hood takes top man role at Ratby for Area
February 19, 2020
The respected cornet soloist Jamie Hood will make his contest debut with Ratby Co-operative Band at the forthcoming Midlands Area contest.
A matter of principals at TCTC Group
February 19, 2020
Jon Gibbs returns to the TCTC Group Band to fill the the top note role for Area challenge — adding to the list of principal players.
Burbage benefit from wellbeing focus
February 19, 2020
Thought provoking and worthwhile outcomes as Tabby Kerwin leads a 'Brass on the Mind...in the Bandroom' workshop with the Burbage Band.
4BR Shop: Denis Wick Euphonium SM3U-X Silver plated
February 18, 2020
The Ultra mouthpiece from Steven Mead through the 4BR Shop is one of the most popular of the range.
Dutch link for Filton Area challenge
February 18, 2020
Filton Concert will team up with Dutch conductor Erik van de Kolk for their West of England challenge in Torquay.
Cross Keys look towards Area after flood damage
February 18, 2020
Flood damage takes its toll on the Cross Keys Band, but help has come from the banding community to enable them to focus on their Area challenge.
National Youth Concert looks forward to 2020 course
February 17, 2020
Jonathan Parkes will lead the National Youth Concert Band course — headlined by acclaimed trombonist Helen Vollam.
Cathedral entries open for Ripon
February 17, 2020
The popular Ripon Entertainment Contest is now open for entries.
4BR Shop: Solemn Procession (Richard Strauss)
February 17, 2020
Paul Hindmarsh's superb arrangement is now available through the 4BR Shop.
Last waltz for Solihull stalwart
February 17, 2020
A recent Shirley Band concert featuring Viennese music marked the retirement of band stalwart Ian Birchall.
