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Besson Sovereign cornet

Treat yourself to a New Year cornet from John Packer

January 04, 2014
Treat yourself to a New Year cornet with this fantastic display model Besson Sovereign Cornet at a snip at £1,695.


Bob Childs in action

Childs takes principal role at Grimethorpe

January 04, 2014
Dr Robert Childs has been confirmed as the new Principal Conductor and Director of Music at Grimethorpe Colliery Band.


Marching past

Morley set for more march and hymns

January 04, 2014
The popular Morley March & Hymn Tune Contest will be held once again this June.


US Falg

US banding grows in the Free State

January 04, 2014
The growing foundation base of North American banding continues to grow with a new band in Kansas.


Beaumont Park

Beaumont Park open for march contest entries

January 04, 2014
Increase in prize pot for popular September march and hymn tune contest.


Martin Hall

New Hall opens at Skelmanthorpe

January 04, 2014
Martin Hall takes the helm as the MD at Skelmanthorpe Band.


Wantage

Wantage expand to third tier

January 04, 2014
The Wantage Band organisation will be fielding a third band at the London & Southern Counties Regional Championship this year.


Dave Barringer

Winter workshop open for delegates

January 04, 2014
The popular South West BBA Winter workshop is open for eager delegates led by Dave Barringer and musical friends.


Brian Easterbrook

40 years celebration for Woodfalls stalwart

January 04, 2014
Woodfalls stalwart Brian Easterbrook has just celebrated 40 years of dedicated service to the Woodfalls Band.


Medal

New Year's Honour for Steve Large

January 03, 2014
Andover Town MD Steve Large has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours List.


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4BR New Year's Eve Quiz: The Winner!

January 02, 2014
Our final little brain teaser of 2013 didn’t catch too many of you out.


EYBB

BBE clarify youth representation

January 02, 2014
Brass Bands England clarify the way in which they have selected their representative band for the 2014 European Youth Championships.


Drybrook

New parking spaces filled at Drybrook

January 02, 2014
AW Parker (Drybrook) welcome some new faces to fill spaces in time for the 2014 contesting season to come.


Fodens and Roberts

Foden's set for beneficial baking partnership

January 02, 2014
Foden's and Roberts Bakery Band to join in a mutually beneficial partnership to boost brass banding in their local area.


Marathon Hat

Marathon support helps kick start world record bid

January 02, 2014
Support for bringing the world marathon record back to Blighty is gaining ground on those fiendish Germans...


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Happy New Year!

January 01, 2014
4barsrest.com wishes all its readers a happy and prosperous New Year.




BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2

October 23 • The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.


Money

Irish musicians to benefit from financial support

October 23 • 'Basic Income from the Arts' pilot scheme is set to provide financial help for three years to artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and sound engineers.


Brass Band Willebroek

European contenders ready for Willebroek challenge

October 23 • 55 players from seven European countries will look to claim titles at the Willebroek Solo Contest.


Ben Haemhouts

Leadership schedule keeps Haemhouts in business

October 23 • The Chairperson of the EBBA Music Commission brings musical insight to the business community.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

October 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Bratton Community Brass Bands

October 23 • POSITION: MUSICAL DIRECTOR. . Bratton Silver Band is currently 3rd Section National Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026.. . From January 2026 we are seeking a passionate, inspiring, and creative MD to lead us into 2026


Chinnor Silver

October 22 • We are looking for Eb/Bb Bass and Percussion players to join us.. 1st section from January which followed a finals appearance.. Good but realistic book of contests and concerts.. Rehearsals on a Wednesday in our own bandroom..


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