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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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Cory

Last chord for Cory legends

June 30 • The final notes of a decade of unprecedented success have been delivered by Glyn and Helen Williams at Cory Band.


Hepworth

Report & Result: Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30 • The wizards of Hepworth pick up yet another march and hymn tune victory as they take the inaugural Red Admiral honours.


Crofton

Result: Wetherby Drovers March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30 • Crofton Silver drive home with the top prize at Wetherby.


Mnozil

Mnozil Brass booked for Symphony Hall in 2027

June 30 • After their memorable performance in Birmingham on the weekend, over 650 tickets have already been snapped up for their 2027 return.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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