*
banner

Godfrey takes lead role with Geneva help

Ben Godfrey opts to take lead trumpet roles with Geneva Symphony and Joshol instruments...

Ben Godfrey
 

The renowned professional brass musician Ben Godfrey is the latest international artist to choose to perform on Geneva Trumpets.

Ben has selected Geneva's 'Symphony' Bb trumpet and 'Joshol' Bb trumpet — a decision that compliments his playing on the leading manufacturer's 'Symphony' cornet.

Exciting sounds

The former Central Band of the RAF player enjoys an outstanding reputation in both brass banding and professional trumpet genres, and told 4BR: "The Geneva 'Symphony' and 'Joshol' trumpets are providing me with new, exciting ranges in sound, colour and projection that I feel are taking me to new levels of performance.

It's for this reason that I choose to play Geneva over other manufacturers."

Fantastic instrument

He added: "The 'Symphony' trumpet is a fantastic instrument in a symphony orchestra, chamber or solo setting. It impresses with its breadth of sound and warm, lyrically timbre, whilst still being able to deliver large volumes of sound and projection which are required in symphony orchestra playing.

Equally impressive is the 'Joshol' trumpet' — designed to meet the demanding needs of the lead trumpet specialist. It delivers an incredibly focused sound with a scintillating high register that enhances the range of any player.

It's the No.1 choice for me when I am called upon to play in such settings."

The 'Symphony' trumpet is a fantastic instrument in a symphony orchestra, chamber or solo settingBen Godfrey

Diverse range

Duncan Cartledge of Geneva Instruments told 4BR: "We're delighted that Ben has chosen Geneva to provide the perfect trumpet choices for him.

Ben performs such a diverse range of music styles and genres and the fact that he has chosen Geneva is a resounding endorsement for the versatility of instruments. We're honoured to have Ben as a Geneva Trumpet Artist and look forward to working with him in the future."

More information:

For more on Geneva Instruments go to:

http://www.genevainstruments.com/index.html

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    


Wychavon

Full day of entertainment at Wychavon

October 30 • If you are looking to enjoy a full day of brass band entertainment then pop into Evesham from 10.00am onwards and you won't be disappointed.


Spring Festival

2027 Spring Festival judges confirmed

October 30 • The adjudication teams for the 105th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham next May have been announced.


A4 Quartet

A4 Brass Quartet set for start of London recital series

October 28 • The award winning A4 Brass Quartet will start new collaboration with National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London this Friday.


Invercargill

Cosmic challenge at New Zealand Championships

October 28 • The test pieces for the 2027 New Zealand National Championships have been announced — led by 'The Cosmographic Mystery' by Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 30 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The KNDS Fairey Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 November • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

October 29 • We are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Olney Brass

October 27 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for: - CORNETS (Front & Back Row) - SOLO HORN - Eb BASS Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45.


St John's Band (Mossley)

October 25 • After a brilliant 1st place at Rochdale Contest, we are looking for an Eb BASS player to join our friendly 4th section band based in Mossley, Tameside.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd