In this month’s edition…
COVER STORY – THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND!
Dr. Rodney Newton chats to trumpet star, Philip Cobb, about life in the LSO’s hot seat
Dr. Rodney Newton chats to trumpet star, Philip Cobb, about life in the LSO’s hot seat
BREAK WITH TRADITION
In this month’s ‘Let’s Debate’ adventurous artistic thinker Allan Withington argues to relax and embrace change
In this month’s ‘Let’s Debate’ adventurous artistic thinker Allan Withington argues to relax and embrace change
NATIONAL ORDER
Brenden Wheeler returns to his native Australia to see Brisbane Excelsior take the ‘National’ title, whilst North American Brass Band Association Vice President, Betsy Jones, reports from the NABBA Championship where Fountain City Brass swept the Elite and Youth division titles
THE FINAL CUT
Christopher Thomas overviews the last six UK ‘Area’ contests, the champions: Tredegar, Flowers, GUS Virtuosi, Friary Guildford, Co-op, Reg Vardy, and the other bands that made the Finals’ cut
Brenden Wheeler returns to his native Australia to see Brisbane Excelsior take the ‘National’ title, whilst North American Brass Band Association Vice President, Betsy Jones, reports from the NABBA Championship where Fountain City Brass swept the Elite and Youth division titles
THE FINAL CUT
Christopher Thomas overviews the last six UK ‘Area’ contests, the champions: Tredegar, Flowers, GUS Virtuosi, Friary Guildford, Co-op, Reg Vardy, and the other bands that made the Finals’ cut
PRO PLATFORM
Besson Artist Les Neish embarks on disciplined practice in the second of his five-part master class series, plus David Childs enjoys a Q&A with BBC Philharmonic Principal Tubist, Christopher Evans
BBW CASTAWAY
Black Dyke's Solo Baritone, Katrina Marzella, continues BBW's version of Desert Island Discs with Dutch conductor, Erik Jansen
Besson Artist Les Neish embarks on disciplined practice in the second of his five-part master class series, plus David Childs enjoys a Q&A with BBC Philharmonic Principal Tubist, Christopher Evans
BBW CASTAWAY
Black Dyke's Solo Baritone, Katrina Marzella, continues BBW's version of Desert Island Discs with Dutch conductor, Erik Jansen
EUROPEAN BATTLEGROUND
As France prepares to host 39th gathering of continental fraternity, Mark Good previews what’s on offer and Paul McGhee examines the set tests
As France prepares to host 39th gathering of continental fraternity, Mark Good previews what’s on offer and Paul McGhee examines the set tests
BRASS EDUCATION
BBW reports the NYBBGB’s Open Day, Trinity Laban’s Open University partnership, Huddersfield University’s 175th anniversary celebrations, and the pTrumpet’s ascent to the top of its class.
CENTRE BAND
Black Dyke bites off a chunk of the ‘Big Apple’ with the New York Staff Band
YOUNG VOICES
NYBBGB Leader, GUS principal and Geneva artist, Thomas Fountain, shares his future ambitions with Mark Good
BBW reports the NYBBGB’s Open Day, Trinity Laban’s Open University partnership, Huddersfield University’s 175th anniversary celebrations, and the pTrumpet’s ascent to the top of its class.
CENTRE BAND
Black Dyke bites off a chunk of the ‘Big Apple’ with the New York Staff Band
YOUNG VOICES
NYBBGB Leader, GUS principal and Geneva artist, Thomas Fountain, shares his future ambitions with Mark Good
AND ANOTHER THINGWith guest wit, John Barber and cartoonist Nezzy
REVIEWS
New recordings from Dr. Mathew van Emmerik, Fairey and Cory bands; fresh repertoire from Lake Music and Wright and Round publishers; David Morton rekindles his love of the Besson Cornet in its new incarnation; and Yamaha celebrates two decades of the Xeno brand with limited editions; plus product up-dates
REVIEWS
New recordings from Dr. Mathew van Emmerik, Fairey and Cory bands; fresh repertoire from Lake Music and Wright and Round publishers; David Morton rekindles his love of the Besson Cornet in its new incarnation; and Yamaha celebrates two decades of the Xeno brand with limited editions; plus product up-dates
THE BRASS BAND WORLD NEWS
Tests for British National Finals released, Tameside prepares to go on the march, and Ausburg hunt to find next leading symphonic conductor through International competition
Tests for British National Finals released, Tameside prepares to go on the march, and Ausburg hunt to find next leading symphonic conductor through International competition
BRASS BAND WORLD RANKINGS
With Gordon Simpson - Area win boost for Tredegar as they break back into the Top 5
With Gordon Simpson - Area win boost for Tredegar as they break back into the Top 5
DIARY DATES
What's on around the world in April and May
What's on around the world in April and May
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