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Friday, 21 January 2011

        

In this week’s British Bandsman, Paul Hindmarsh meets international trumpet star, Alison Balsom.

In a packed issue, Frank Renton examines the ongoing legacy of the 1996 film, 'Brassed Off!' in a hard-hitting article, Andrew Wainwright reports from last weekend’s Hendon Highlights festival at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, plus we have all the latest news from around the banding world in our packed 16-page, full-colour edition.

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rncm

RNCM claims top five world ranking

March 13 • The Royal Northern College of Music is ranked as one of the top 5 universities for the study of music in the world.

wobplay

London Regional performances to be recorded on Wobplay

March 13 • You will be able to listen all the performances from Stevenage thanks to World of Brass

Radio 3

Foden's RNCM performance on Radio 3

March 13 • BBC Radio 3's 'In Concert' series will feature Foden's recent performance at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival with soloist Tim De Maeseneer.

Reid

Eikanger extend Gilje connection to 27 years

March 13 • The musical partnership between Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag and conductor Reid Gilje has been extended for another two years.

What's on »

Regent Hall Concerts - RAM Trumpet Ensembles

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ

Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ

Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 15 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street CV12 8NF

Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Brangwn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE

Vacancies »

The Marple Band

March 13 • Cornet ( positions negotiable),baritone and kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.

Rushden Town Band

March 12 • Back Row Cornet - due to a change in job, the band has a vacancy for a back row cornet. The band has a lovely atmosphere, and has regular jobs throughout the year as well as taking part in at least two contests.

Rushden Town Band

March 12 • 2nd Trombone - due to work relocation of previous player. A fun loving band who have many regular jobs throughout the year as well as competing in at least two contests each year.

Pro Cards »

Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator

               

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