The November edition of Brass Band World, the world's leading magazine for brass bands and instrumentalists is now out and packed with plenty of musical interest and debate to enjoy.
Available in print, as well as digital formats for smart phones, tablets and desktops.
GUEST EDITOR'S VIEW
In the current political and economic uncertainty, guest editor Christopher Thomas reflects on the need to rejoice in our love of brass banding and to resist falling into the prevalent Brexit-related self-interest.
NEWS
World of Brass to live-stream Brass in Concert, a conducting workshop with women in mind and the 8th European Conductors' Competition.
YOUNG VOICES
Mark Good interviews the new tenor horn of Foden's Band, Grace Jeffers.
BANDING SPIRIT
Helen Williams brings more news about the achievements of grass roots banding, which include a TV appearance, anniversary celebrations, charitable endeavours and bands returning to the contesting fray.
'JAPAN — YOU WERE INCREDIBLE'
Black Dyke's principal tenor horn, Siobhan Bates, brings the band's travelogue in the Far East, where players were mobbed like rock stars for autographs!
THE CHANGING WORLD OF RECORDING
Tim Mutum assesses how the brass band market is listening to recorded music in a rapidly changing technological world.
COVER BBW INTERVIEW
Christopher Thomas interviews David Childs about his latest CD, The Symphonic Euphonium II, with the BBC Philharmonic and earning recognition for his instrument in orchestral circles.
BBW'S SOLO AND BAND CDS OF THE YEAR
Our expert panellists, including Tom Hutchinson and Allan Withington, have listened to all the recordings released in 2018/19 and their verdicts are in! Tim Mutum also surveys the recordings that didn't make the final shortlists, but are worthy of special mention.
EUROPEAN BATTLE-LINES
Thomas brings news of the six contests that took place last month in Switzerland, Northern Ireland, The Netherlands, Austria, Norway and the UK.
THE PROGRESS OF CORY'S TITAN
Quick-fire Q&A with Cory Band's Steve Stewart, who won the Best Instrumentalist Award at the British National Final playing a Stomvi Titan soprano on the test-piece — Titan's Progress.
MUSIC THAT GRIPS THE SOUL
In the penultimate part of his four-part series on Ralph Vaughan Williams' brass band music, Professor Stephen Allen argues that the composer's Prelude on Three Welsh Hymn Tunes deserves wider programming.
CENTRE BAND
Two iconic bands — Cory and the New York Staff Band, unite in one historic concert in New York.
HOW THE 'PROS' DO IT!
Former Youth Brass 2000 member and current Principal trombone of the Royal Philharmonic, Septura and Aurora member — Matthew Gee, on challenging oneself musically.
PRO PRACTICE
Want to make a recording? Dr. Robert Childs is on hand with some expert help!
REVIEWS
The latest CD releases by David Childs, Steven Mead, the Black Dyke/International Staff Band trombone Octet, the septet Septura, and the Royal Albert Hall National Final highlights relived; an extensive survey of new Christmas music that's perfect for carolling and seasonal concerts; plus concerts by Brighouse and Rastrick, Fulham and Dallas bands.
BBW CASTAWAY
Freelance trombonist and Michael Rath Artist, Carol Jarvis, sets sail for her desert island listening.
DIARY DATES
What's on worldwide in November and December
Our expert panellists, including Tom Hutchinson and Allan Withington, have listened to all the recordings released in 2018/19 and their verdicts are in! BBW
RANKINGS
Cory heads for yet another Rankings' record and statistical analyst — Gordon Simpson of brassstats.com — looks at the effect of the first European National contests on Rankings.
AND ANOTHER THING!
Resident wit and cartoonist, Rob Nesbitt, spares a thought for the fallen
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BrassFestUK Bandsperson of the Year 2019
Following the success of the BrassFestUK award over the last 2 years, people can now nominate a person in an organisation or local banding association that you feel deserves recognition for their work during the past year.
If you wish to nominate someone, you can go to: www.brassfestuk.com and follow the link to 'Bandperson of the Year'.
The closing date for nominations is Monday 2nd December. The voting will close on Sunday 15th December at 21:00 (GMT) with the winners announced shortly after on the BrassFestUK website and Facebook page.
