Editorials
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2007 February (Downunder)
February 4, 2007
This 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: February
February 1, 2007
This month we give our views on Milton Friedman and instrument manufacturers; In praise of the 2007 Festival of Brass and the tricky question of other people's tunes...
2007 January (Downunder)
January 3, 2007
This month we give our opinion on New Year Resolutions for bands; Predications for the year ahead; and consider the sustainability of brass bands downunder
2007: January
December 27, 2006
This month we give our opinion on Le Roi d'YBS; Good contesting news and the brass band predictions of Nostradamus...
2006 December (Downunder)
December 1, 2006
This 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: December
November 30, 2006
This month we give our opinion on whether 2006 was a vintage year; 4BR's List for Santa and remembering real Christmas Cheer.
2006 November (Downunder)
November 2, 2006
This 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: November
October 31, 2006
This month we give our views on the success of the Nationals; a cycle of test piece selection and welcoming Johnny Foreigner.
2006 October (Downunder)
October 4, 2006
This month we consider widespread apathy, and also give thought to the improvement of our conductors.
2006: October
October 1, 2006
This month we give our opinion on the need for the judges not to take the Fifth; Conducting woes and in praise of Professor Philip Wilby.
2006: September
September 1, 2006
This month we give our views on ABBA and their Performance Criteria, the right way to sack someone and lets hear it for the second horn player.
2006 September (Downunder)
September 1, 2006
This 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 (Downunder)
August 4, 2006
This month we give our opinion on the most recent NBCA conference, and briefly consider opportunistic behaviour.
2006: August
August 2, 2006
This month we give our opinion on the question of commitment; too many contests, and whether or not to be a lender or borrower.
2006: July
July 7, 2006
This month we give our opinions on the success of the English Nationals, whether apathy reigns supreme, and the appointment of Paul Hindmarsh as Editor at BBW.
2006 June (Downunder)
June 16, 2006
The NBCA Annual Conference and AGM is being held this month in Melbourne. We discuss Notices of Motion submitted to the conference.
2006: June
June 10, 2006
This month we give our views on Kapitol's Nationals Championships; The need for a banding Glasnost and the test pieces for the National Finals in Harrogate and London.
2006: May
May 4, 2006
This month we have a European feel to our views with our opinions on the success of Belfast; the role of the BFBB and the possible beginning of European dominance.
2006 May (Downunder)
May 1, 2006
A bit of controversy. Australian Nationals success. What happened to A Grade?
2006 April (Downunder)
April 1, 2006
Tribute to the upcoming Australian Nationals — Viva Brisvegas! Downunder Rankings. What is A Grade?
