*
banner

Mercer & Barker to focus on USA market

The mouthpiece manufacturer is looking to build on its presence in the American market place with their trip to the NABBA Championships.

Mercer and Barker
  Mercer & Barker has been building its international profile in recent years

Mercer & Barker continue to build on their international reputation for providing players with mouthpieces to meet their needs, with their next trip already booked to showcase their products at the North American Brass Band Championships in Fort Wayne Indiana in April.

Norway to USA

After enjoying successful trip to Stavanger last year for the Siddis Championships, they will now head across the Atlantic for the event that takes place on the 4th and 5th April and has attracted players and bands from across the nation playing in solo, ensemble and band contests.

Speaking to 4BR, Carl Mercer said: "It's testament to the success of our mouthpieces that we are able to make the trip to such an exciting event.

We have already made a huge impression with brass band players eager to find out more about our products, and there is a huge market to tap into with wind bands and symphonic bands too."

Requests

He added: "We've already been inundated with requests to bring specific models and we will be packing our bags to make sure we can satisfy the demand. It is also why we have a bespoke USA website with special offers on."

Find out more


To find out more go to: https://mercerandbarker.us/

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    


Mike Eccles

Eccles returns to Foden's

December 21 • Mike Eccles returns to Foden's Band to take the flugel horn seat.


Brassers

Podcast: Brassers — Episode 35

December 21 • The podcasting duo speak to the Norwegian Minister of Culture and Equality, Lubna Jaffery.


Friary

Taken and Friary reach last chord in partnership

December 21 • The two and a half year musical partnership between Nigel Taken and Friary Brass will come to an end later this month.


Brighouse

The Floral Dance remembered...

December 21 • You can relive the time when the Brighouse & Rastrick Band very nearly pipped Paul McCartney to the Number 1 spot on Top of the Pops this Christmas.


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


Chinnor Silver

December 22 • New Year New Section New MD and for you a New Band?. We are looking for a Percussionist (Tuned) for the Areas and beyond.. Rehearsals on Wednesday 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up every rehearsal). Great part for the areas in the 1st Section..


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

December 21 • We are looking for a Solo Horn player to lead the section. There will be plenty of opportunities for Solos and a chance to play in a Joint concert with Carlton Main Frickley band.


wantage silver band

December 17 • . Wantage Concert Brass (First Section) are looking to fill the positions of Solo Euphonium, First Baritone and Bass Trombone ASAP. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Friday, 7:30-9:30pm, led by their dynamic MD Daniel Hall..


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd