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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.




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


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Harrogate Band

June 15 • After a fantastic result at the Wetherby Drovers Contest, The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete the team. Rehearsals Weds 8pm with occasional Sundays at our own bandroom with great transport links


Tintwistle Band

June 15 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled!. As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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