In this month's edition...
COVER STORY – SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Full coverage of the two-weekend Scottish Festival in Perth
Full coverage of the two-weekend Scottish Festival in Perth
NEW INTERNATIONAL ORDER
Contest favourites have toppled and some top seeded bands have reclaimed titles – read our coverage of 12 contests from around the world, including six ‘National’ championships and Brass in Concert
Contest favourites have toppled and some top seeded bands have reclaimed titles – read our coverage of 12 contests from around the world, including six ‘National’ championships and Brass in Concert
THE WORLD’S THE LIMIT
Christopher Turner, founder of Online Brass Lessons and Cornet Professor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, explains how students can get quality tuition using the latest cyber technology
Christopher Turner, founder of Online Brass Lessons and Cornet Professor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, explains how students can get quality tuition using the latest cyber technology
‘PRO’ PLATFORM
Les Neish goes head-to-head with fellow ‘pro’ tubist, Andy Duncan and leading exponent of the baton, Russell Gray, offers conductors sound advice about extending their ‘shelf-life’
Les Neish goes head-to-head with fellow ‘pro’ tubist, Andy Duncan and leading exponent of the baton, Russell Gray, offers conductors sound advice about extending their ‘shelf-life’
THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF 2015
What made it onto BBW’s list of ‘highs’ and what landed on the ‘lows’ list?
What made it onto BBW’s list of ‘highs’ and what landed on the ‘lows’ list?
FEEL THE HEAT!
Plan your summer holidays with BBW’s 2016 tour and summer school guide
Plan your summer holidays with BBW’s 2016 tour and summer school guide
CHRISTMAS LETTERS TO BBW’S SANTA!
Robert Childs, Richard Evans, Garry Cutt, Philip Harper and John Maines pen their wish lists to BBW’s Santa – there was a recurring theme, so band players - watch out!!
Robert Childs, Richard Evans, Garry Cutt, Philip Harper and John Maines pen their wish lists to BBW’s Santa – there was a recurring theme, so band players - watch out!!
CLICK FOR CHRISTMAS
With BBW’s gift guide
With BBW’s gift guide
BRASS EDUCATION
John Barber, Director of the Love Music Trust, the Music Education Hub and Principal Trombone of Foden’s Band, debates the efficacy of First Access/Wider Opportunities lessons for young brass instrumental learners
John Barber, Director of the Love Music Trust, the Music Education Hub and Principal Trombone of Foden’s Band, debates the efficacy of First Access/Wider Opportunities lessons for young brass instrumental learners
COMPOSER PORTRAIT
One-time LSO percussionist, brass band and orchestral composer, Rodney Newton in his 70th year
One-time LSO percussionist, brass band and orchestral composer, Rodney Newton in his 70th year
YOUNG VOICES
Mark Good meets former Tredegar and current Black Dyke euphonium player, Daniel Thomas
Mark Good meets former Tredegar and current Black Dyke euphonium player, Daniel Thomas
CENTRE BAND
Flowers in seasonal Swiss concerts
Flowers in seasonal Swiss concerts
REVIEWS
The latest CD releases from Grimethorpe, Cory and the Royal Marines bands, plus the 2015 National Highlights disc; LSO Brass in concert and Tredegar at the old Vic Variety Night; the new book by top trumpeter, Gerard Presencer, new music for your festive concert from Obrasso and the new Gold Brass Besson tenor horn, developed by Owen Farr.
The latest CD releases from Grimethorpe, Cory and the Royal Marines bands, plus the 2015 National Highlights disc; LSO Brass in concert and Tredegar at the old Vic Variety Night; the new book by top trumpeter, Gerard Presencer, new music for your festive concert from Obrasso and the new Gold Brass Besson tenor horn, developed by Owen Farr.
THE BRASS BAND WORLD NEWS
News from around the globe
News from around the globe
BRASS BAND WORLD RANKINGS
With Gordon Simpson
Which band finished the year at the top of the Brass Band World Rankings?
With Gordon Simpson
Which band finished the year at the top of the Brass Band World Rankings?
DIARY DATES
Full run-down of RNCM Festival and Butlin’s Festival programmes, plus more events for your diary from the international brass band scene
Full run-down of RNCM Festival and Butlin’s Festival programmes, plus more events for your diary from the international brass band scene
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