Archived downunder editorials
Note: Editorials are not country or region specific so do not change depending on your preferred version.
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2007 June
5-Jun-2007This month we consider the sharing and promotion of bands, test music and prize money....what prizemoney!?
2007 May
4-May-2007The time for action is now with the 2007 NBCA Annual Conference fast approaching; and look out — here comes Iwan..
2007 April
1-Apr-2007Only a few days before the Australian National Championships begin and for most, the few minutes on stage which has cost huge amounts of rehearsal time, family disruption, lots of $$$, to name a few, will all be over.
2007 March
3-Mar-2007New Zealand leads the way as its 2007 National representative band takes shape; and with the Oz National Championships just around the corner, we consider how bands and players can look for a better deal.
2007 February
4-Feb-2007This month we discuss our thoughts on the leaked news of a new major contesting event for Australia, we consider the upcoming Ern Keller Band of the Year, and also question the usefulness of forums.
2007 January
3-Jan-2007This month we give our opinion on New Year Resolutions for bands; Predications for the year ahead; and consider the sustainability of brass bands downunder
2006 December
1-Dec-2006This month we congratulate the BBANZ on its grant success and consider Australia's position; we submit our Christmas wishlist to Santa; and deliver a brief Christmas message.
2006 November
2-Nov-2006This month we consider the good and the bad of venues; whether or not we are choosing the right test pieces; and touch upon the issue of the adjudication.
2006 October
4-Oct-2006This month we consider widespread apathy, and also give thought to the improvement of our conductors.
2006 September
1-Sep-2006This month we look at the scheduling and test music for the 2007 Australian Nationals, and briefly consider the existance of both brass and concert bands under the same association umbrella.
2006 August
4-Aug-2006This month we give our opinion on the most recent NBCA conference, and briefly consider opportunistic behaviour.
2006 June
16-Jun-2006The NBCA Annual Conference and AGM is being held this month in Melbourne. We discuss Notices of Motion submitted to the conference.
2006 May
1-May-2006A bit of controversy. Australian Nationals success. What happened to A Grade?
2006 April
1-Apr-2006Tribute to the upcoming Australian Nationals — Viva Brisvegas! Downunder Rankings. What is A Grade?
2006 March
7-Mar-2006Keeping our history alive. What's in a program?
2006 February
3-Feb-2006This month we discuss the success of the Queensland Youth Camp, the selection of Test Pieces, and recruiting from local schools.
2006 January
3-Jan-2006“The Brass Band Family”—a broad description really; encompassing not just the families within banding, but also the strong ‘sense of family’ that we have as members of brass bands.
2005 December
1-Dec-2005This month we discuss the physical benefits of brass playing and 'fondly' reflect on the Christmas Season.
2005 November
4-Nov-2005This month we discuss the future of marching and the adjudicator selection process here Downunder.
2005 October
5-Oct-2005This month 4BRDU gives a sneak preview of the downunder ranking system, soon to be published, and discusses the hot topic of poaching.
2005 September
1-Sep-2005Last month Australia was treated to the wonderful YBS Band. Their visit was whirlwind and surely left them all exhausted, but those of us who went along to a concert, will never forget them.
2005 August
1-Aug-2005This month we give our opinion on the brass band image as a whole. In today’s society we are all so busy and have so many choices that the humble community band needs to move with the times in order to stay alive.
2005 July
4-Jul-2005This month we give our opinion on the National Band Council of Australia elections, National Bands and the growing cross-pollination of UK and Downunder players.
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