*
banner

Three Part Invention announcement

Publishers make announcement over Kenneth Downie's Regional 2nd Section test piece.

Downie
 

North Music Holland, publishers of this year's 2nd Section Regional Set work have made their own announcement concerning Kenneth Downie's composition,'Three Part Invention'.

Statement

"Having read and heard the comments about 'Three Part Invention', on 4BarsRest & TheMouthpiece, we feel, we need to write.

First we have informed all the retailers of 'Three Part Invention' that North Music Holland will supply them with replacement of the sets and scores, free of charge. In the meantime the bands should continue using the material that they have. Bands requiring replacement parts should contact retailer who supplied them with their original set and score.

'Three Part Invention' was used as a new test piece for the 3rd Section for the Dutch National Championships in 2005, with Kenneth Downie present.

Fourteen bands were in competition that day in the 3rd Section, in which they performed the piece with ALL the percussion parts, and there were no problems or comments made either from the competing bands, their conductors or the adjudicators.

Two of the adjucators were David Read and David Horsfield. No comments were made.

Meanwhile the National Contesting Council used the same score and parts when they were choosing the test piece. No comments were made – so North Music Holland presume that they were happy with what they sawNorth Music Holland

Recorded

Also it was subsequently recorded by Whitburn Band conducted by Duncan Beckley for the Regionals 2008 CD, and there were no problems or comments made. Otherwise, North Music Holland would of course have taken action to remedy the situation.

Meanwhile the National Contesting Council used the same score and parts when they were choosing the test piece. No comments were made – so North Music Holland presume that they were happy with what they saw.

We wish all the bands success with their performance and apologize this has happened."

North Music Holland
I.Boiten

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    


Instruments

Band Supplies offers best bet at Cheltenham

September 12 • If you are looking for a sure thing each way bet on deals on top instruments at Cheltenham, out your money on Band Supplies.


NBCA

Pankhurst work dropped for Australian National Championships.

September 12 • Lucy Pankhurst's 'The Ghosts of Industry' has been dropped as the Premier Grade set-work at the 2026 Australian National Championships.


Nationals

Cheltenham performances recorded by Wobplay

September 12 • All the performances at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend will be recorded by Wobplay and available for enjoy again after each section's results.


Evetntz

Ev-entz to provide on-stage sponsorship and exclusive deals

September 12 • The leading percussion hire and retailer will be giving a helping hand to performers on and off stage at Cheltenham this weekend.


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 11 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (15th) and we would welcome any players who fancy joining us for a relaxed and friendly blow.. All abilities are welcome and meeting with us has no impact on your main band.. Cake and coffee included FREE


Epping Forest Band

September 11 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts.. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room.. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm.


Delph Band

September 9 • We are a friendly, hardworking North West 2nd Section band based in Saddleworth. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club. We are currently looking to fill the following positions; Tutti Cornet, Percussion and Eb Bass.


Gordon Eddison

B Ed (Hons). Member AoBBA.
Conductor and Adjudicator.


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd