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Brass Band World Magazine: October Edition

Fantastic new edition just published — packed with all the essential things you need to enjoy the Brass Band World...

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The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine has just been published — packed with great features, interviews and articles

In this month's edition:

ELGAR HOWARTH — A COMPLETE MUSICIAN
A portrait of Elgar Howarth as he prepares to celebrate his 80th birthday.

GOLD CUP WINNERS
Christopher Thomas and Helen Williams report on an encore landslide for Wales at the 2015 Cheltenham National Finals.

EURO BATTLEGROUND
Mark Good surveys the top continental assaults this autumn: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland

VIEW FROM THE 'BOX'
RAH National Championship adjudicator, Howard Snell, reveals his judging process in advance of entering the 'box'.

ASSESSING THE ASSESSORS
Robert Childs argues that skilled adjudicators trump judging systems

CENTRE BAND
Foden's inspire with an Accent on youth as they launch Foden's Junior Band

PRO PRACTICE
Yamaha Artist, Russell Gray, delivers the second of his three-part masterclass: 'Preparing a Score'

YOUNG VOICES
Mark Good chats to Stateside euphonium sensation Joe Broom

REVIEWS
David Read MBE reviews Heritage CD Box set from The ISB; Chris Thomas reviews Elgar Howarth's Mosaic release; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Principal Trombone Simon Cowen reviews Brett Baker's Radio City CD.

Alwyn Green and David Taylor report from the ISB's RSA Concert, and the British Open's Black Dyke, Cory and Foden's concert.

Stan Lippeat tests the Stomvi Flugel; Welsh National Opera Principal Trumpet Dean Wright test-drives Geneva's Cardinal Oldroyd Cornet; plus the science behind LefreQue and Wallace Brass Mutes!

THE BRASS BAND WORLD NEWS
Brass Band England launches 'Band Mark'
Birmingham Conservatoire to stage 'Mini Brass Fest'
Swansong concert for James Shepherd Versatile Brass
SBBA and ABBA consult over Scottish 'Passport' scheme
13 Etoiles tops Swiss Open

BRASS BAND WORLD RANKINGS
Rankings update following Cheltenham Finals and Swiss Open with Gordon Simpson of BrassStats.com

A portrait of Elgar Howarth as he prepares to celebrate his 80th birthdayBBW

DIARY DATES
What's on around the world in October and November

AND ANOTHER THING
On the wry side with Murray Aitken and Nezzy

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wELSH aREA

Draws & Results: 2025 Welsh Regional Championships

March 15 • Parc & Dare, Deiniolin Silver and Holywell claim the first titles of the weekend in Swansea


Stevenage

Draws & Results: 2025 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

March 15 • Kidlington Concert Brass and Cobham claim the first titles of the Stevenage weekend.


cIVIC cENTRE

Result: 2025 Midlands Second Section Area Championship

March 15 • Carlton Brass claims the Second Section honours in Bedworth


Derek rENSHAW

Renshaw adds experience to MD role at Hade Edge

March 15 • Three time National winner Derek Renshaw brings his experience to the role of MD at Hade Edge Band.


Regent Hall Concerts - RAM Trumpet Ensembles

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 15 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street CV12 8NF


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Brangwn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass

March 15 • Merseyside/Wirral based. We are a friendly 4th section band with regular jobs and socials throughout the year! Looking for a Principal Cornet, Cornets(position negotiable), Flugal and Trombone. All Players welcome! Instruments available to use!


The Marple Band

March 13 • Cornet ( positions negotiable),baritone and kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.


Rushden Town Band

March 12 • Back Row Cornet - due to a change in job, the band has a vacancy for a back row cornet. The band has a lovely atmosphere, and has regular jobs throughout the year as well as taking part in at least two contests.


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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