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IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION:

PERCUSSION DISCUSSION
Ev-entz's Adrian Evans on prevention to save pounds

SCRIBBLES
Lucy Pankhurst quick-fire interviews the new BBC Radio 2 Soloist of the Year, Lewis Musson

BBW CENTRE BAND
Mossley Band — the new 2nd Section Butlin's Champ — rises again!

ADJUDICATION — WHERE NOW
Our Ed, Philip Harper, spells it out and you get your say online to boot!

AND ANOTHER THINGS
Who was robbed? The lighter side of 'Area' contesting with Murray Aitken.

KNOW THE SCORE
Chris Thomas unearths some modern-day neglected gems

BUILDING CAMERON'S BIG BRASS SOCIETY
BBW investigates the impact of education cuts on the brass sector up and down the land

AN ENGLISHMAN IN NORWAY
Ian Porthouse on Scandinavian banding

VOICE OF THE CORNET
Merv Collins, meets cornet icon, Ken Smith

THE MOST EXTENSIVE REVIEWS SECTION IN THE PRINTED MARKET
New CDs from Foden's, Wingates, Grimethorpe and Brett Baker with Ratby, concert items from Studio and Babb Music, a new beginner brass method with a super theme, Music Marvels, as well as Dr. Roger Webster's PPP book and the latest product updates it¹s all in your six-page reviews section!

DIARY DATES
Two pages of dates, times and detail about international and national events in the month ahead.

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Easington Colliery

New signings at Easington

January 12 • The North of England Championship contenders strengthen their ranks with two experienced new signings.


Ted Griffiths

Funeral service for Ted Griffiths

January 12 • The funeral service details for Ted Griffiths have been confirmed.


John Wallace CBE

Death of John Wallace CBE

January 12 • The death has been announced of one of the UK's most influential brass musicians.


Huddersfield

Huddersfield Uni strengthens link with Army

January 11 • The student connection between the University of Huddersfield Wind Band and the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment continues to be strengthened under MD Jim Fieldhouse.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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