*
banner

Inspiration, awards and launches for Kerwin

Tabby Kerwin looks towards the future by being inspired into legacy action by the life and works of her late husband Simon.

Mode for
  Tabby's energies are being targeted at a new website and a marathon running thank you...

Following the death of her husband, the highly respected brass band figure Simon Kerwin in November last year, Tabby Kerwin is putting her energies into extending his musical legacy whilst also helping inspire others to overcome some of life's challenges.

To celebrate their musical partnership, their Mode for… publishing business will be launching a new website in the next few months which will feature music composed and arranged by Simon and books written by Tabby.

Instant delivery

"The new website will be the creative home of the Kerwin name,"Tabby told 4BR. "Simon left me not only with years of happiness, marriage and memories, but thousands of pieces of music he had composed and arranged, over 600 of which are in publication.

Since 2008, Mode for... published Simon's music, and his wish was always to have it made available on instant delivery so bands could quickly access new music in order to improve and make rehearsals more varied and fun.

I'm delighted to now be able to do just that. All the music on the website will be immediately available to be downloaded and printed out.

This means that Simon's huge legacy and his life-long musical passion will continue through his composition and arrangements."

Running thank you

Tabby has also taken the opportunity to thank the wonderful team at the Yorkshire Cancer Centre who looked after Simon during his illness, by running the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon in aid of their work.

She added: "I'm not a seasoned runner by any means, but if by doing this I can help raise valuable funds for the people that did everything to help my husband, then that is well, well worth it. We will also be raising funds via events with Mode for…"

All the music on the website will be immediately available to be downloaded and printed out. This means that Simon's huge legacy and his life-long musical passion will continue through his composition and arrangementsTabby Kerwin

Vote Kerwin

Tabby's renowned hard work and determination in helping others in spite of her own personal circumstances has also led to two nominations in the 2019 Yorkshire Choice Awards for 'Inspirational Individual of the Year' and 'Business Woman of the Year'.

"I'm humbled by the nominations which came as a huge surprise just a few weeks after Simon died. Just the knowledge that I'd been nominated gave me strength to continue my work to help inspire and strengthen others and I know Simon is supporting and guiding me all the way. Now all I need is some votes!"

Votes for the Yorkshire Choice Awards can be cast at: www.yorkshirechoiceawards.co.uk/votehere

More information:

For further information:
Mode for…: www.modeforevents.co.uk
www.Facebook.com/modefor

Mode for…Publishing: www.modeforpublishing.com
www.facebook.com/modeforpublishing

Create My Happy: www.createmyhappy.co.uk
www.Facebook.com/createmyhappy

2019 Virgin Money London Marathon Fundraising: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TabbyKerwin

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    


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

December 11 • Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

December 11 • Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

December 11 • Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.


Linz

rooms4groups has European Championship deals ready to go

December 11 • The hotel specialists have plenty of great deals for people heading to Linz for the European Championships next year.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Petworth Town Band

December 9 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with an inspirational MD Paula Streeter. Concerts are planned for next year and we would welcome you to join us


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 9 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.


Flookburgh band

December 9 • Flookburgh Band Vacancy ........ Musical Director . . We are newly promoted to the Second Section and looking for an inspirational Musical Director to lead us forward!. Concerts: 5 main concerts per year + summer engagements . .


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd