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Brass Band World magazine: New edition out now...

The April edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out and once again its packed with articles, features, reviews and things of interest on every page...

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  The April edition of Brass Band magazine is now out to enjoy

The April 2020 edition of Brass Band World and BBW Digital is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that add up to essential reading...

NEWS


British National Finals test-pieces announced and 'don't stop us now' — how the banding world is coming together online.

COVER INTERVIEW — WHEN THE WORLD CAN REJOICE


Christopher Thomas interviews Edward Gregson as his new CD on the Chandos label is released and he looks forward to his five-nation test-piece commission, The World Rejoicing, due to be premiered at the September British Open — all in his 75th year.

IMPACT COVID-19


Andrew Wainwright looks at how the pandemic is affecting freelance musicians and bands; how we can all help each other and talks to a Norwegian band practicing social responsibility in lockdown.

NO TIME TO BE BORED AT HOME


Cory's Helen Williams brings a heart-warming account of what it's been like to find your work as a freelance musician fall off a cliff edge and how she is using online opportunities to teach and stay in touch.

BAND SPONSORSHIP — A BEGINNING AND AN END?


David Hirst charts the changing landscape of brass band sponsorship.

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK


The Scottish Brass Band Association celebrates 125 years of proud progress with a firm eye on exciting future development plans

PRO PRACTICE


The importance of a daily home-practice routine to keep in match-fit shape with Dr. Robert Childs

PROFILE


The tenor horn finds a new voice in Tim De Maeseneer

YOUNG VOICES


Jonathan Bates chats to Ryan Ashley — principal cornet of Boarshurst Silver Band and David Childs reports from the BBC Young Musician Brass Final

CENTRE BAND


Zoom into Brighouse and Rastrick's community outreach online

The April 2020 edition of Brass Band World and BBW Digital is out now — packed with news, views, opinions and reviews that add up to essential reading...BBW

BANDING SPIRIT


Helen Williams brings the spirited banding stories before lock-down that are laying firm foundations for future development

CASTAWAY


Composer, Nigel Clarke, sets sail as Grimethorpe Colliery Band's new CD, of his music, Mysteries of the Horizon, is released on the Naxos label.

REVIEWS


New recordings from Grimethorpe Colliery Band and tenor horn, Tim De Maeseneer; The recorded legacy of Edward Gregson by Doyen; new music from Andrew Wainwright and the American Band Journal published by Triumphonic Productions; Hampshire's last hurrah before lockdown and the spectacular 2020 Mountbatten Festival relived.

AND ANOTHER THING


Take a moment or two to smile with our resident wit and cartoonist, Rob Nesbitt, better known as 'Nezzy'.

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Kerkrade

World Championships to be streamed

June 19 • It has been announced that the brass band events at the World Championships in Kerkrade will be live-streamed.


Broxburn

New arrivals and progression at Broxburn

June 19 • New signings and great progress has been made with players coming to Broxburn & Livingston Band


Rivington and ADLINGTON

Future foundations now in place for Rivington & Adlington

June 19 • The North West band has taken a huge step forward in securing its base for its musical future.


Doodles Gold

Invest in Gold...

June 19 • Players have enjoyed dividend payment over many years from their investment in gold for their mouthpieces.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Saturday 20 June • The Community Church, Werter Road, Putney. SW15 2LL


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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