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Brass Band World Magazine: September Edition

The September edition of Brass Band World Magazine is now out — packed with articles, features, reports and reviews...

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The new edition of Brass Band World Magazine is now out — packed with articles, features, reports and reviews...

And there is plenty to sit back and enjoy too...

In this month's edition:

The BBW Interview
Roger Webster chats about his life, career and going home to Grimethorpe

View from the Box
Paul Holland, David Hirst, John Maines and John Doyle: Four of the Cheltenham Finals' judges, reveal what they will be listening for

No job for a Woman?
Sarah Groarke-Booth ponders why there are so few female conductors and adjudicators

Past Present
John Wallace CBE unveils The Wallace Collection's new dawn and his search for the exceptional

British Open
Robert Childs leads Grimethorpe to first their first British Open since 1991 — all the action from Christopher Thomas and Steven Mead, plus photos from Ian Clowes and Steve Jack.

Reviews
Philip Cobb, Chris Thomas and Steven Mead review new recordings from Tom Hutchinson, Black Dyke and the 2015 European.

Luc Vertommen takes a look at republished 19th Century repertoire.

Matthew Routley, Beth Gallagher, Mark Good and Tony Small review the nation's top youth bands in concert.

Nick Mott and Steve Stewart test the Geneva Symphony flugel horn and Stomvi's new four-valve soprano cornet.

News
2016 'Regional' tests revealed
Owen Farr in Scandinavia
ISB to tour Australia
Richard Smith to deliver Galpin Society Lecture
Tribute to a Scottish Banding Legend
Fairey trip to Paris with Acid Brass

Young Voices
Mark Good meets rising tenor horn star — Ellen Quane

Centre Band
Grimethorpe Colliery — flying high Down-under

BBW Rankings
The BBW Rankings has a new number 1 band!

Diary Dates
What's on around the world in September and October

Paul Holland, David Hirst, John Maines and John Doyle: Four of the Cheltenham Finals' judges, reveal what they will be listening forBBW

And another thing

On the wry side with Murray Aitken and cartoonist Nezzy

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Competiton

Conductors prepare to claim Final berths

June 28 • The semi-finalists at the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition will be looking to book their place in the final this evening in Halifax.


Mnozil Brass

Choir pews only for Mnozil

June 28 • If you want to see Mnozil Brass tonight in Birmingham then be prepared to sit in the choir.


Russell Gray

Gray Pops in to CBS news...

June 28 • Russell Gray recently appeared on Minnesota CBS News in the USA to give a plug for the start of the Minneapolis Pop Concert series he is leading.


Foden's Armagh

Foden's stars to lead in Armagh once again

June 28 • Players from Foden's Band will continue to help inspire players of all ages and abilities in Armagh in August.


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


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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