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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.




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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