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Brass Band World out now

The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine is out now — packed with features, articles, news and the announcement of their CDs of the Year...

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

IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION…

COVER STORY — THE WIZARD OF OZ
Meet the remarkable multi-instrumentalist, James Morrison, plus a review of Merv Collins's new book on the Australian's incredible life-story.

THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!
Or is it — Paul McGhee attempts to define 'entertainment' on the eve of the Brass in Concert Championship

PICTURES FROM THE PAST
Howard Snell gives a composer's introduction to the Scottish Open test-piece — Gallery

BBW'S RECORDING AWARDS 2015
Find out which CDs were nominated and which have lifted BBW's Band and Solo CD Awards in 2015?

RED CARPET MOMENT
World of Sound takes a bow for recording 11 out of the 12 nominated CDs for BBW's recording awards, including our two winning Band and Solo CDs 2015!

'GANBUSTER' SUCCESS!
The new Facebook generation band 'Down Under'

PRO PLATFORM
Leading brass band conductor, Russell Gray's survival guide on the rehearsal room podium and a Q&A with the Principal Bass Trombone of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra — Roger Argente!

CENTRE BAND
Tredegar Town Band breaks new artistic boundaries for the brass band genre

SOUNDS OF A CENTURY
Wingates Band celebrates 100 years of cutting fine recordings

WELSH DRAGON ROARS AGAIN!
British National Final day retrospective as Cory Band secured fourth 2015 British National title for Wales

YOUNG VOICES
Mark Good meets Ross Dunne

REVIEWS
The Septura recording phenomenon; new Christmas concert music from Lake Music and Triumphonic Productions, plus a fresh euphonium solo from Superbrass; The Royal Air Force College Band's UK Battle of Britain concert tour; Enfield Citadel Band with the RAF Brass Quintet and Les Neish, plus Grimethorpe Colliery in London concerts; Sterling launches affordable Royale range, tomandwill.com offer solid protection for your instruments, Willson strikes the right 'tenor' and the 'must have' B&S Challenger II Philip Cobb London trumpet.

THE BRASS BAND WORLD NEWS
Band Supplies steps in support Scottish Festival; BBC Radio 2 launches search for Young Brass Award 2016; and Italy launches first brass band association!

Find out which CDs were nominated and which have lifted BBW's Band and Solo CD Awards in 2015?BBW magazine

BRASS BAND WORLD RANKINGS
With Gordon Simpson

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

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

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Derwent Brass

Wilshaw Blackpool boost for Derwent

March 15 • Derwent Brass will look to take a step closer to the British Open in Blackpool in May boosted by a new trombone signing.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

March 15 • The latest brass band music over the airwaves from Martin Upfold


Bedworth

Midland Second Section bands ready for Bedworth takeover

March 14 • 14 bands will battle to gain the final two qualification places up for grabs in the Midlands this weekend


Steveage

Stevenage ready for 78 bands

March 14 • There are plenty of bands for the judges to compare and contrast for the National Final qualification spots at the London & Southern Counties Championships this weekend.


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


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.


Rushden Town Band

March 12 • 2nd Trombone - due to work relocation of previous player. A fun loving band who have many regular jobs throughout the year as well as competing in at least two contests each year.


Stan Lippeatt

BA, LRSM
Conductor, adjudicator, tutor


               

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