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No wonder Brass Band World Magazine is leading the way in the publication stakes — so check it out for yourselves..

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This month's Brass Band World magazine is once again packed with brilliant articles, features, interviews, rankings and reviews — so why not check it out for yourself?

OUT NOW – the July / August edition of BRASS BAND WORLD

IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Mnozil celebrates 20 years of musical anarchy

ILES AND MORTIMER MEDALLISTS REVEALED

FACETS OF THE HEART
Paul McGhee puts the 2015 top section Butlin's test under his microscope

THE LSO's YOUNGEST EVER PLAYER
Lucy Pankhurst talks to Peter Moore about his new top job

TEAM FLOWERS
The secrets behind Flowers's and conductor, Paul Holland's, success

BRIDGING THE CULTURAL GAP
Professor David King's cultural learning and exchange programme crosses three nations

WAITING FOR EXAM RESULTS OR CONSIDERING CAREER OPTIONS
Consult BBW's autumn EDUCATION GUIDE

UPPER AUSTRIAN YOUTH BAND
Set to take UK by storm — a full guide to the band's tour dates

REVIEWS
CD of the Month — the new Edward Gregson / Chandos collaboration; plus the latest releases from Foden's, Cory and Enfield Citadel bands and the new book from David Horsfield

QUICKFIRE – GENEVA ARTIST
David Morton on his new Principal Cornet job with Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band

BRASS BAND WORLD RANKINGS
British Open stats and the full World Rankings from Gordon Simpson

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Radio listings and a full run-down of what's on in the brass world.

It's all in your July / August edition of BRASS BAND WORLD — quality worth reading

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http://brassbandworldmagazine.blogspot.co.uk/

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Mike Kilroy

Kilroy steps back from BBE role to follow health treatment

September 7 • Mike Kilroy will take a temporary step down as Chairperson of Brass Bands England to undergo treatment for prostate cancer.


Music of the Spheres

Check out the Spheres before Symphony Hall

September 7 • The countdown to the British Open sees the competing bands previewing their final preparations on 'Music of the Spheres' — so why not pop along and see how they are getting on.


Money

British Open Countdown: T minus 5

September 7 • Glory and cash. One is priceless, the other pays the bills... but how much are they worth?


Murray Greig

Greig's to deliver in Leicester for free

September 7 • There is a free day of brass for young players to enjoy under the expert tuition of Murray Grieg this weekend — so make sure you sign up to enjoy.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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