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Brass Band World Magazine — out now!

The July/August edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out. So make sure you get yourself a copy of the banding world's leading magazine.

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The July/August edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out — and offers yet more brilliant articles, features and reviews.

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This month's features:

MELODY VERSUS VIRTUOSITY
Stephen Roberts, offers insight into his 2015 British Open test — Reflections on Swan Lake

TIME TO STOP BANDING TOURISM
Alan Morrison calls for global registration

PRO PLATFORM
How did three 'Young guns' of the brass band world — James Fountain, Peter Moore and Tom Osborne, land their dream jobs

CROSSING CONTINENTS
Five nations, one heroine and a composer join forces for artistic adventure

THE BRASS BAND WORLD
BBW appoints international euphonium star David Childs as Editor
National Finals judges announced

All the fun of the fair at the 2016 Butlin's Festival — we bring the details

Stephen Roberts, offers insight into his 2015 British Open test — Reflections on Swan LakeBBW

YOUNG VOICES
Mark Good meets rising euphonium star — Matt Rowe

BRASS EDUCATION
BBW survey's leading educational and military 'opps' with as students anxiously await results

BRASS BAND WORLD'S CENTRE BAND
Rothwell Temperance's journey to the big league!

REVIEWS
News CDS from Brett Baker and The ISB; Denis Wick's new cross-over cornet/trumpet mouthpiece range; the Black Dyke Reunion concert, Cory, Tredegar and Reg Vardy at Durham International Festival and the Halle and Foden's join forces.

RANKINGS
The world rankings have a new number 1 band!

AND ANOTHER THING
Getting airborne with Murray Aitken!

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Yorkshire

Yorkshire's Next Generation shines on tuition day

February 24 • The next generation of Yorkshire playing talent was on show under the direction of Richard Marshall.


NYBBBelgium

Spectrum of young talent shines again in Belgium

February 24 • The National Youth Brass Band of Belgium and it even younger sibling continues to be inspired for the future.


Robin Stevens

Death of Robin Stevens

February 24 • The death has been announced of the composer Robin Stevens


podcast

Latest 4BR Review podcast

February 23 • The latest live 4BR Review podcast will be aired on Wednesday 25th February at 7.00pm — so why not bookmark it and join us with your views as we preview of the 2026 Regional Championships and more...


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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