*
banner

PLC puts Jack in a Box for Bilton

Paul Lovatt-Cooper has provided Bilton Silver with a real Jack in the Box piece for their future concerts.

Bilton
 

Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band is to enjoy the premiere of 'Jack-in-a-Box', a new xylophone solo by Paul Lovatt-Cooper, composed specially for their talented young percussionist, 12-year old Jack Fisher.

The piece is due to be performed for the first time, by Jack, at the band’s Christmas Concert later this month.

Young sticks

Jack started playing with the Bilton almost as soon as he could hold a pair of sticks, making his senior band contest debut, alongside his friend Antony Green, at the age of 8.

He has been a member of the National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain since 2007, following in the footsteps of cornet-playing sister Jodie.

Talent

Band Secretary, Judith Hayes, told 4BR: "Jack has shown an amazing talent and commitment that belies his years, and we felt it would be wholly appropriate to try to encourage him to achieve even more by commissioning a solo work from Paul, as a percussionist himself and a key member of the NCBBGB team."

I have been very busy practising and I hope that the audience will enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoy playing itJack Fisher

Excited

Jack is very excited about playing the piece, and told 4BR: "Since joining the NCBBGB, Paul has taught me so much. He is an amazing tutor, and is so funny. I realise that I am very lucky to have the percussionist of Black Dyke as my tutor, but to have a piece of music written just for me by him is just so exciting! I have been very busy practising and I hope that the audience will enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoy playing it."

Tremendous fun

Paul meanwhile added: "It has been tremendous fun composing this piece, especially as it’s for such a talented young man. Jack epitomises what being a young musician is all about — hard work, a great attitude and to have lots of fun music making. And the piece suits him down to the ground as, like him, it’s cheeky and fun."

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. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Ben Haemhouts

Leadership schedule keeps Haemhouts in business

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


Glyn Williams

RBC students inspired by Williams

October 23 • The brass band students at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have enjoyed an inspirational visit from euphonium legend Glyn Williams.


National Youth Orchestra

National Youth Orchestra enjoys record response

October 23 • A record number of young players applied to gain a place on the 2026 National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain


Brass in Concert

Sold out signs up at Brass in Concert

October 23 • It will be a packed Glasshouse in Gateshead for this year's Brass in Concert Championship — but you may still get lucky...


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


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..


East London Brass

October 20 • Due to relocation, following on from our appearance at the national finals at the Albert Hall, qualification to the Senior Cup and winning the LSC Area, ELB are looking for a first class TROMBONE player to join our friendly and ambitious band.


East London Brass

October 20 • Due to relocation, following on from our appearance at the national finals at the Albert Hall, qualification to the Senior Cup and winning the LSC Area, ELB are looking for a first class PRINCIPAL CORNET player to join our friendly and ambitious band.


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd