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New Editor at BBW

Brass Band World magazine has a new Editor.

Hindmarsh
 

4BR has been informed that Paul Hindmarsh has relinquished his position as Editor of Brass Band World magazine with his place being taken by trombone star, teacher and journalist Carol Jarvis.

New Editor

With Carol hoping to bring bags of new ideas to the job, Paul Hindmarsh will continue in the lesser role of Consultant Editor, to keep a watching brief on brass band matters and offer continued writing and reviewing input.

I am going to be focusing my PhD studies on Wilfred Heaton as well as working on a variety of other projectsPaul Hindmarsh

Valued

Paul told 4BR: "Can I just say how much I have valued the professional association and personal friendships I have made during my time as BBW Editor. I am going to be focusing my PhD studies on Wilfred Heaton as well as working on a variety of other projects."

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