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2007 December (Downunder)

December 3, 2007
This month we present a snapshot of the year as we saw it, along with a revisit of National inconsistencies.


2007: December

December 1, 2007
This month we give our opinion on a Prescription entertainment, Standing room only and in Praise of prize money.


2007 November (Downunder)

November 1, 2007
This month we consider The Australasian Open, when is the 'right' time to call it quits, and how to buy the best instrument for you.


2007: November

October 31, 2007
This month we give our opinion on a Sellers Market; Taking a Lower Section chill pill, and being in praise of Philip Sparke.


2007: October

October 5, 2007
This month we give our opinion on quantity not quality, an uneasy alliance, and in praise of female conductors.


2007 October (Downunder)

October 3, 2007
This month we reflect upon the NZ National Band tour; the Melbourne International Festival of Brass; and brass band recordings.


2007 September (Downunder)

September 2, 2007
This month we consider the 2008 Australian test music; Conflict of Interest; National Grading Standards; and are we being fair to our Adjudicators?


2007: September

August 30, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the troubles in Scotland; The search for the age of youth and the hat trick anomaly.


2007 August (Downunder)

August 3, 2007
This month we consider the upcoming Victorian and NSW State Championships; and urge your support.


2007: August

August 1, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the support at the Proms; Paying deps and echoes of Belle Vue.


2007 July (Downunder)

July 10, 2007
The NZ Championships has prompted thought on the Band of the Year event, the length of the sessions, and post-contest fatigue syndrome.


2007: July

July 2, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the increasing problem of borrowing; Contest Fatigue Syndrome and in praise of the lost art of melodic lyricism.


2007 June (Downunder)

June 5, 2007
This month we consider the sharing and promotion of bands, test music and prize money....what prizemoney!?


2007: June

June 5, 2007
This month we give our opinion on 'Meadgate', Whit Friday shenanigans and the selection of test pieces for the National Finals.


2007: May

May 9, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the Europeans in Birmingham; the lead on youth developement and in praise of Brass Band Willebroek.


2007 May (Downunder)

May 4, 2007
The time for action is now with the 2007 NBCA Annual Conference fast approaching; and look out — here comes Iwan..


2007: April

April 3, 2007
This month we give our opinions on the real number of championship section bands; the forthcoming Europeans and in praise of Eric Ball.


2007 April (Downunder)

April 1, 2007
Only 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 (Downunder)

March 3, 2007
New 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: March

March 1, 2007
This month we gave our opinions on what do points make, reaching a regional tipping point, and playing to the box.




Regent Hall Concerts - Take 5 Brass Quintet

Friday 12 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Celebrating the Music of Malcolm Bennett

Sunday 14 June • Venue-Mark Village Hall, Vole Road, Mark-TA9 4NY. . TA9 4NY


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Tintwistle Band

June 9 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd horn player to help complete the team. . We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm under the baton of our MD Jim Henson, at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Crewe Brass

June 5 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION PLAYERS (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Glossop Old Band

June 5 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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