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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