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Top buys for Christmas from 4BR

There is something for everyone this Christmas on 4BR, from CDs and DVDs to books and even a naked calendar...

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Recent releases

Some of the best recent releases in the banding world have just been reviewed by 4BR – and are in stock in time for Christmas.

CDs

Find out what we thought of the memories of a great weekend in Ostend with the highlights of the 2009 European Brass Band Championships:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd434.asp


Then there is the latest release from some of the banding world great performers:

Black Dyke’s Brett Baker goes all that Rath with his latest offering:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd433.asp

Meanwhile, Steven Mead has been exploring new euphonium territory with his latest CD:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd432.asp


Foden’s are on sparkling form and in a Rococo mood with their latest release:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd431.asp


Whilst something a bit different comes from Enfield Citadel Band and their latest production with a classical style:

http://www.4barsrest.com/reviews/cds/cd430.asp


Find out what we thought of the memories of a great weekend in Ostend with the highlights of the 2009 European Brass Band Championships4BR

DVDs

And if it is something to plonk on the box and enjoy then there are two fantastic new releases from Cory and those funky guys at Mnozil:

Enjoy Cory and their special guest star Wycliffe Gordon at their 125th anniversary concert at:

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/dvds_detail.asp?id=1466


Meanwhile, just to put a bit of fun into Christmas, why not enjoy Mnozil on simply irresistible form and a night at a very peculiar opera called Irmingard

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/dvds_detail.asp?id=1469


Educational

If it’s something more education then Trevor Halliwell has produced a wonderful new Cornet Tutor to get your teeth into at:

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/books_detail.asp?id=1470


Stocking Fillers

And how about these as a pair of stocking fillers – two great calendars.

For the serious fan Foden’s have teamed up with Ian Clowes for a classic look at:

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/books_detail.asp?id=1468


And for a bit of fun, Bedford have gone for something a little naughtier

http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/books_detail.asp?id=1467

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bbw

Brass Band World: May issue out now

May 16 • The latest issue of the magazine is now out — packed with a comprehensive look at the banding world.


Imogen Whitehead

Whitehead to premiere new flugel concerto

May 16 • Imogen Whitehead will give the world premiere of a new flugel horn concerto by Gabriel Jackson as part of her residency at the Ryedale Festival this year.


Band Supplies

Brilliant finance deals from Band Supplies

May 16 • If its a Sterling euphonium or a Smith Watkins cornet you are looking for this Summer then make sure you get in touch with Band Supplies.


Plumridge

Plumridge to become new principal cornet at Grimethorpe

May 15 • Hannah Plumridge is to become the new principal cornet of Grimethorpe Colliery Band as she ends a decade with Cory on a personal high.


Harlow Brass Band - SPRING CONCERT - AN ANIMATION SENSATION

Saturday 16 May • St Andrew's Methodist Church. The Stow. Harlow. CM20 3AF


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 17 May • Dorchester- Park Bandstand DT1 1RG


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Delph Band

May 15 • We are seeking an enthusiastic and musically skilled Associate Conductor to lead and develop our band alongside our current Musical Director Phil Goodwin. . Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.


Tintwistle Band

May 15 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled!. We rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle, under the baton of our superb MD, Jim Henson.


Chinnor Silver

May 11 • We are looking for PERCUSSIONISTS to join us as we head into an exciting period for the band.Good and varied diary ahead.. We rehearse on Wednesdays in our own bandroom (so none of that tedious setting up and down)


Dr Brett Baker

BSc (Hons), ARCM, PG Dip
Marketing Lead, Denis Wick & Alliance Products; Artist at Michael Rath Instruments


               

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