Jan 7, 2025 · The death has been announced of Martin Wilson of the Laganvale Metal Technology Band. 'Marty' as he was affectionately known, was a valued member of the band's trombone section since 2023, having joined after enjoying guesting with them at the 2023 European Championship in Malmo.

Oct 21, 2024 · Youthful spirit. To hear of the determination of ‘Young Bandsperson’ award winning Jasmine Cosgrove to overcome family homelessness and the sale of her drum kit and still attend her band rehearsals and concerts was both an incredible endorsement of youthful spirit as it was a damning inditement of social housing policy.

Nov 16, 2024 · A sold-out audience at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music saw Cory return to the Brass in Concert Championship in 'Magnificent' winning fashion.

Jan 5, 2025 · 4BR has been informed that the partnership between Besses o' th' Barn Band and Musical Director David W Ashworth has come to an end. Progress. The experienced conductor joined the Third Section North West band midway through 2024 and told 4BR in August that he had been "delighted at the enthusiasm and commitment shown by everyone, with new players coming in and a renewed sense of progress ...

Sep 14, 2024 · 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.

Haverhill Silver Band. February 4 • Haverhill Silver Band (champ section) seeks a BACK ROW CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.

May 11, 2024 · Grand Shield Saturday 11, 18:07:09 Grand Shield: 19. Rothwell Temperance (David Roberts) There is a touching simplicity to the evocation of Innocence that opens the performance, led beautifully by solo cornet and with solo euphonium adding to the picture.

4 days ago · wantage silver band. February 5 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacancy for TOP 2ND CORNET. This would suit a player with experience in a championship/first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.

Dec 18, 2024 · Much like 2023 the past 12 months in the banding world was one of continued retrenchment and resilience. Any long term positivity though has still been built on an underlying fragility to the foundations of many of the organisations that make up the global banding movement – from individual bands to representative associations and major contests.

Jan 11, 2025 · 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.