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September issue of Brass Band World out now

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  The September issue of Brass Band World magazine is out now

The brilliant 60 page September edition of Brass Band World magazine is out today

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September edition:

News:

2017 National Championship Regional test-pieces revealed

2017 British Open challenge unveiled

The Wallace Collection entertains and conducts FREE workshops at the Cheltenham National Finals

Cory in concert at the Royal Albert Hall National Final

Commemorative Aberfan concert draws Welsh stars

Foden's in Parliament


View from the box:

Want to know what four of the Cheltenham Finals judges — Alan Morrison (Section 1), Steve Sykes (Section 2), David Childs (Section 3) and Dr. Robert Childs (Section 4) will be marking high on at this weekend's Cheltenham National Finals?

Find out by subscribing to BBW Digital — www.brassbandworld.co.uk

Know the score — Plight of the Lone Wolf

RAH Final composer, Simon Dobson, lifts the lid on his Bartok-inspired Royal Albert Hall challenge


Historic quartet for Cory at British Open:

Cory Band scores historic four titles with 'Open' win as Christopher Thomas reports on their sensational British Open performance, plus opinions on the day of performances on Peter Graham's 'The Triumph of Time'

BBW Interview:

Young Yamaha Tuba Artist, Ross Knight, lands top job with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva

Mellow Fruits:

Top trumpet and cornet player, Pacho Flores, is actively involved in the development of the Stomvi instruments that he plays.

In this month's edition of BBW, he lends insight into the rising profile of the cornet and its four-valve version in orchestral performance

Previews:

Find out about the headline entertainment at the 2017 January Butlin's Mineworkers' Open National Brass Band Festival


Want to know what four of the Cheltenham Finals judges Alan Morrison, Steve Sykes, David Childs and Dr. Robert Childs will be marking high on at this weekend's Cheltenham National Finals?BBW

In addition:
2016 Brass in Concert Festival celebrates four decades with workshops, taster sessions, the World of Brass in Concert starring Black Dyke with to soloist, James Morrison, and the main entertainment Championship.

Find out more about the two-day Festival and how to sign-up to the workshops by subscribing to BBW Digital — www.brassbandworld.co.uk

Pro Platform:
David Childs interviews Davur Juul Magnussen — a brass band trombonist from the Faroe Islands, who become Principal Trombone with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Leading embouchure expert, Marcus Reynolds, offers advice about how to alleviate pressure

BBW Castaway:
Percussionist, Simone Rebello, reveals her desert island listening and favourite 'tipple'

Young Voices:
Mark Good meets Thomas Brown — the young composer who wrote for HM

BBW Centre Band:
Shake-up at Brighouse & Rastrick

...And another thing:
Guest wit, John Barber, finds some contest day banding Olympics

Ranking:
Which band has opened up a wide margin at the top in September?

Latest CDs:
Jonny Midnight's 'Fallen Angels' by David Thornton
The 2016 European CD/DVD by Steven Mead
Septura Volume 3 by Nigel Seaman

New Music:
Paul McGhee reviews 'United We Stand' by Dean Jones, published by Lake Music; Rodney Newton reviews 'Positivity' by John Wallace, released by Nimbus Music Publishing; Dr. Luc Vertommen analyses 'The Tydfil Overture' by Joseph Parry, edited by Anthony George, published by Nimbus Records.

Dan Price reviews two new Wright and Round titles — English Counterpoint by Lewis Furber and Calon Lan — lyrics by Daniel James, music by John Hughes, arranged by Philip Harper

Concerts:
The UK's four stellar national youth bands in concert; Wellington Band's concert pilgrimage to Dobcross

Products:
Denis Wick Products launches Bass Trombone Travel Mute
The new pro cornet from Wessex Tubas

Brass Business:
World of Sound relaunches website selling top quality FLAC downloads and sells on iTunes
World of Sound's recording price fix offer
Geneva Group appoints German 'Euro' distributor

Diary dates:
What's on around the World in September and October

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Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21 • The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21 • A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21 • There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21 • If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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