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Bentham

Bentham set to lead Barton again

January 18, 2007
Barton Town Band is gearing up for the Regionals with some impressive signings for MD Mark Bentham to work with.


Bands get ready for Greater Gwent Contest

January 18, 2007
There will be a very healthy turn out of bands next week in Wales as one of the oldest and best supported youth contests takes place in Gwent.


Yeo

Yeo ready for Butlins trip

January 16, 2007
Trombone star set to enjoy first taste of Skegness banding.


PolSteel

PolySteel up for Butlins challenge

January 16, 2007
Reigning champion keen to hold onto Mineworkers title.


Cover up for Boobs & Brass

January 16, 2007
Unfortunatley there is to be a cover up for the boob girls...


Saynor

Saynor is new big bass gun at Wire Brass

January 16, 2007
Bactiguard Wire Brass are set to bring out the big guns with the news of the signing of Gavin Saynor, Nick Jones and Paul De Cinque.


Results: Edinburgh Charities

January 16, 2007
Scotland seems to be bursting at the seams with young talent with a great turnout at East Lothian.


Results: Borders Brass Youth Solo & Ensemble

January 16, 2007
Good entry at Galashiels.


Results: Fife Charities Solo & Ensemble

January 16, 2007
Good turn out and high standard at Fife.


Devilsh Award for Composition

January 16, 2007
New competition set to encourage talented tunesmiths.


Band Supplies

Advert: Band Supplies boost Big Blow

January 16, 2007
Band Supplies have added their weight behind the Big Blow World Record atempt.


Sellers International

Old and new for Sellers

January 16, 2007
More new faces join the Sellers ranks.


Nunnery

Clacton find help in Nunnery

January 16, 2007
The Clacton on Sea Band has appointed itself a new MD in the shape of Robert Nunnery.


St Dennis Band members with trophies

Awards at St Dennis

January 16, 2007
It was award time for St. Dennis Band at their recent Dinner and Dance night.


EYMS Band

EYMS helps raise profile

January 16, 2007
EYMS Band go deep to help raise their profile and raise money for a worthy cause.


BBA

BBA enjoys latest boost to funds

January 16, 2007
The lastest initiative from Brass Band Aid has been a great success.


Willebroek

Willebroek enjoy media attention.

January 16, 2007
It seems the European Champions are enjoying some high profile media attention at present.


Neish market

January 16, 2007
Talented tuba star set for Bridgewater Hall recital.


Calling all Midland bands

January 16, 2007
If your band hasn't had an entry form for the forthcoming NEMBBA Contest in February, then get in otuch with the organiser soon.


Newbridge

To boldly go.... to Newbridge

January 16, 2007
The ambitious Welsh champion has picked up another crew member...


New faces at Strata

January 16, 2007
Strata Brass complete thier player line up way ahead of the Regionals.


Trust tops 100

January 16, 2007
The Trefor Evans Trust has now colected over 100 instruments to send to Lithuania.


Results: Dobcross Slow Melody

January 16, 2007
Excellent standard on show at Dobcross.


Wedding

Mr & Mrs Childs

January 16, 2007
Euphonium star ties the knot


Sutherland Shire

Fans or Fanatics

January 15, 2007
Sutherland Shire share its recent concert series success with 4barsrest readers.




iNSTRUMENTS

Trump tariffs set to raise instrument prices in USA

August 13 • A new tariff proposal on imports, parts and accessories on brass and wind musical instruments draws criticism about national security issues.


willebroek

Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy

August 13 • Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.


Harper

Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan

August 13 • Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.


Bruce Broughton

BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)

August 13 • A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.


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


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


Waterbeach Brass

August 14 • Waterbeach Brass are a friendly and ambitious 2nd section band just north of Cambridge, looking for Tutti cornet, Eb bass and Tuned percussion to complete their lineup.. . Rehearsals on a Monday night- 7:45-10pm at Waterbeach Barracks.


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 13 • 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, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Chinnor Silver

August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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