*
banner

Brass Band World magazine: New edition out now...

The April edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out and once again its packed with articles, features, reviews and things of interest on every page...

pril
  The April edition of Brass Band magazine is now out to enjoy

The April 2020 edition of Brass Band World and BBW Digital is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that add up to essential reading...

NEWS


British National Finals test-pieces announced and 'don't stop us now' — how the banding world is coming together online.

COVER INTERVIEW — WHEN THE WORLD CAN REJOICE


Christopher Thomas interviews Edward Gregson as his new CD on the Chandos label is released and he looks forward to his five-nation test-piece commission, The World Rejoicing, due to be premiered at the September British Open — all in his 75th year.

IMPACT COVID-19


Andrew Wainwright looks at how the pandemic is affecting freelance musicians and bands; how we can all help each other and talks to a Norwegian band practicing social responsibility in lockdown.

NO TIME TO BE BORED AT HOME


Cory's Helen Williams brings a heart-warming account of what it's been like to find your work as a freelance musician fall off a cliff edge and how she is using online opportunities to teach and stay in touch.

BAND SPONSORSHIP — A BEGINNING AND AN END?


David Hirst charts the changing landscape of brass band sponsorship.

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK


The Scottish Brass Band Association celebrates 125 years of proud progress with a firm eye on exciting future development plans

PRO PRACTICE


The importance of a daily home-practice routine to keep in match-fit shape with Dr. Robert Childs

PROFILE


The tenor horn finds a new voice in Tim De Maeseneer

YOUNG VOICES


Jonathan Bates chats to Ryan Ashley — principal cornet of Boarshurst Silver Band and David Childs reports from the BBC Young Musician Brass Final

CENTRE BAND


Zoom into Brighouse and Rastrick's community outreach online

The April 2020 edition of Brass Band World and BBW Digital is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that add up to essential reading...BBW

BANDING SPIRIT


Helen Williams brings the spirited banding stories before lock-down that are laying firm foundations for future development

CASTAWAY


Composer, Nigel Clarke, sets sail as Grimethorpe Colliery Band's new CD, of his music, Mysteries of the Horizon, is released on the Naxos label.

REVIEWS


New recordings from Grimethorpe Colliery Band and tenor horn, Tim De Maeseneer; The recorded legacy of Edward Gregson by Doyen; new music from Andrew Wainwright and the American Band Journal published by Triumphonic Productions; Hampshire's last hurrah before lockdown and the spectacular 2020 Mountbatten Festival relived.

AND ANOTHER THING


Take a moment or two to smile with our resident wit and cartoonist, Rob Nesbitt, better known as 'Nezzy'.

ACCESS

GET THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE MONTHLY BRASS MAGAZINE BY SUBSCRIBING AT www.brassbandworld.co.uk

PRINTED EDITION DELIVERED BY POST TEN EDITIONS: £40 (UK); £68 (Europe); £81 (rest of the World).

DIGITAL EDITION FOR SMART 'PHONES, TABLETS AND DESKTOPS ONLY £30 FOR TEN EDITIONS, WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD!

DIGITAL AND PRINTED EDITION COMBINED TEN EDITIONS: £55 (UK); £83 (Europe); £96 (rest of World) SAVING 50% ON THE DIGITAL EDITION!

DIGITAL EDITION FOR SMART 'PHONES, TABLETS AND DESKTOPS ONLY £30 FOR TEN EDITIONS, WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD! FREE THREE MONTH TRIAL!

FIND OUT MORE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB2Tq9R9RG8&feature=youtu.be

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    


pRESTOCDS

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

July 8 • You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.


Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

July 8 • BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.


Steve Phillips

Central England lead for Phillips

July 8 • The experienced Steve Phillips has become the new Musical Director of Brass Band of Central England.


Anthony Smith

New solo euphonium at Cory

July 8 • Anthony Smith becomes the new solo euphonium player at the Brass in Concert champion ahead of their British Open challenge.


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Petworth Town Band

July 7 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, TUBA and BASS TROMBONE. We are an enthusiastic band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome you to join us and our inspirational MD Paula Streeter.


Epping Forest Band

July 7 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Concert Brass Poynton

July 4 • Concert Brass Poynton: No Contesting - Not a learners Band. Rehearse on Wednesday Evenings between 8.00 to 10.00pm (short comfort break). We seek a front row cornet and a Tenor Horn and A Tenor Trombone and Bass Trom too..


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd