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Tredegar

World Rankings: September update

September 23, 2013
Tredegar surge up the rankings following British Open win.


World Champions Manger Musikklag celebrate

World Rankings: July update

July 11, 2013
World Champions Manger Musikklag re-enter the top ten with Kerkrade win.


Cory Band on stage at the 2013 European Championships

World Rankings: May update

May 28, 2013
Cory's victory in Oslo secures top spot in the latest rankings.


Tongynlais

World Rankings: March update

April 01, 2013
The latest rankings update sees Welsh band Tongwynlais regain a top 10 spot.


Eikanger-Bjørsvik on stage

World Rankings: Pre-regionals update

March 01, 2013
Eikanger-Bjørsvik re-enters the top 10 with victory at the recent Norwegian Nationals.


Cory with Philip Harper

World Rankings: End of year update

December 31, 2012
Cory end the contest year at the top of the rankings list.


Cory with Philip Harper

World Rankings: December Update

December 06, 2012
Brass in Concert win sends Cory back to the top of the world rankings.


Foden's in action at the RAH

World Rankings: October update

October 28, 2012
Historic double sends Foden's to the top of the rankings.


Foden's on stage at the 2012 British Open

World Rankings: September Update

September 07, 2012
Plenty on movement in the latest rankings following the recent British Open Championship with Foden's moving up to 3rd place.


Black Dyke performing at the 2012 English Nationals

World Rankings: June Update

June 29, 2012
Black Dyke take over the number 1 spot following their emphatic win at the recent English National Championship.


Black Dyke performing at the 2012 Europeans

World Rankings: May update

May 11, 2012
Black Dyke close the gap at the top of the rankings following their recent win in Rotterdam at the European Championships


Tongwynlais Band logo

Rankings update: March 2012

March 29, 2012
The first updated World of Brass — 4barsrest.com Rankings of 2012 reveal few changes near the top, but the usual flurry of activity following the first part of the contest season.


Cory

World Rankings: New Year update

January 04, 2012
At the end of a long 2011 season Cory finish at the top of the World of Brass/4BR Rankings for the fifth time in succession.


Cory Band Logo

World Rankings: December update

December 12, 2011
Cory Band sits at the top as the 2011 contest season draws to a close.


Brighouse and Rastrick logo

World Rankings: October update

October 27, 2011
Brighouse and Rastrick move up to third place following its second successive National title


Cory Band Logo

World Rankings: September update

September 16, 2011
Cory consolidate their position as the number one ranked band with British Open win.


World Rankings: July update

July 22, 2011
Preston win see Black Dyke move to the number 2 spot.


tredegar band logo

World Rankings: June Update

June 03, 2011
Masters win for Tredegar gives Wales the top two spots for the first time ever.


Manger logo

World Rankings: May Update

May 13, 2011
Manger storm into the top 10 following their victory in Montreux.


Cory logo

World Rankings: April Update

April 02, 2011
Following the Regional Championships, Cory consolidate their lead at the top.


Cory band logo

World Rankings: December update

December 30, 2010
The end-of-year World of Brass — 4barsrest.com Rankings see Cory Band finish at the top for the fourth time in succession.


Brighouse logo

World Rankings: October update

November 01, 2010
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest.com Rankings see no change in the top four as Brighouse and Rastrick move up to fifth.


Tredegar Band logo

World Rankings: September update

September 16, 2010
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest.com Rankings see no change in the top three, while Tredegar shoots up to fourth place,


Fairey Band

World Rankings: July update

July 22, 2010
No change at the top but Fairey return to the top ten.


Cory Band Logo

World Rankings: June update

June 11, 2010
No change at the top but significant movement elsewhere in the World of Brass — 4barsrest.com World Rankings.




iNSTRUMENTS

Trump tariffs set to raise instrument prices in USA

August 13 • A new tariff proposal on imports, parts and accessories on brass and wind musical instruments draws criticism about national security issues.


willebroek

Willebroek's sixth sense pays off with Band Academy

August 13 • Over 60 young players enjoyed six days of Belgian music making on their sixth Academy course.


Harper

Harper enjoys Cory reconnection in Japan

August 13 • Philip Harper has made a Cory link in Japan to help inspire musicians on the Ageo Band Camp in Saitama.


Bruce Broughton

BrookWright Music: 11 March 1917 (Bruce Broughton)

August 13 • A moving euphonium solo from the pen of the critically acclaimed American composer Bruce Broughton.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Waterbeach Brass

August 14 • Waterbeach Brass are a friendly and ambitious 2nd section band just north of Cambridge, looking for Tutti cornet, Eb bass and Tuned percussion to complete their lineup.. . Rehearsals on a Monday night- 7:45-10pm at Waterbeach Barracks.


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 13 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Chinnor Silver

August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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