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Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

The latest edition of Brass BAND World magazine is now out — covering the British Open Championships and a preview of next month's Royal Albert Hall showdown.

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  The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out

The latest issue of Brass Band World magazine is now out, and it is once again packed with news, views, opinions, articles and reviews.

There is news of the 2024 Regional Championship test-pieces, a report from the 169th British Open Championship, a tribute to composer Gareth Wood and interview with Austrian baritone star Felix Geroldinger.

Round ups

There are also roundups from around the banding world and a special feature on the GUS Band which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, whilst the BBW 'Castaway' is Whitburn's principal cornet Chris Bradley.

The Japanese virtuoso Ryunosuke Abe is quizzed, and the 'Pro Platform' interviewee is Jannicke Eide Ellingsen feature of the Norwegian Army Band.

Of Men and Mountains

Tim Mutum looks back 100 years to the Luton Red Cross Band that won the National Championship title.

A century later and Edward Gregson previews his imposing 'Of Men and Mountains' which will test the bands at the Royal Albert Hall next month, whilst Ronald Holz looks at the musical friendship between Eric Ball and Erik Leidzen.

All this and there is much, much more to enjoy with reviews and features…

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To find out more go to: www.brassbandworld.co.uk

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Philip Jones celebration in London

January 12 • Leading student brass ensembles will celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic trumpet player Philip Jones.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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