Archived downunder editorials

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2008 April

8-Apr-2008

This month we consider the broader picture of contesting, and the upcoming inaugural Australasian Open.

2008 March

4-Mar-2008

This month we give our opinion on media for brass bands in Australia and New Zealand.

2008 February

6-Feb-2008

The Australian Nationals Gala Concert looks certain to be a beauty. But is it?

2008 January

7-Jan-2008

As the New Year clicks over we had time to discuss with some of our band buddies what they would wish for in 2008, and a brief reflection on the 4BRDU 2007 Band of the Year.

2007 December

3-Dec-2007

This month we present a snapshot of the year as we saw it, along with a revisit of National inconsistencies.

2007 November

1-Nov-2007

This month we consider The Australasian Open, when is the 'right' time to call it quits, and how to buy the best instrument for you.

2007 October

3-Oct-2007

This month we reflect upon the NZ National Band tour; the Melbourne International Festival of Brass; and brass band recordings.

2007 September

2-Sep-2007

This month we consider the 2008 Australian test music; Conflict of Interest; National Grading Standards; and are we being fair to our Adjudicators?

2007 August

3-Aug-2007

This month we consider the upcoming Victorian and NSW State Championships; and urge your support.

2007 July

10-Jul-2007

The NZ Championships has prompted thought on the Band of the Year event, the length of the sessions, and post-contest fatigue syndrome.

2007 June

5-Jun-2007

This month we consider the sharing and promotion of bands, test music and prize money....what prizemoney!?

2007 May

4-May-2007

The time for action is now with the 2007 NBCA Annual Conference fast approaching; and look out - here comes Iwan..

Only a few days before the Australian National Championships begin and for most, the few minutes on stage which has cost huge amounts of rehearsal time, family disruption, lots of $$$, to name a few, will all be over.

2007 March

3-Mar-2007

New Zealand leads the way as its 2007 National representative band takes shape; and with the Oz National Championships just around the corner, we consider how bands and players can look for a better deal.

2007 February

4-Feb-2007

This month we discuss our thoughts on the leaked news of a new major contesting event for Australia, we consider the upcoming Ern Keller Band of the Year, and also question the usefulness of forums.

2007 January

3-Jan-2007

This month we give our opinion on New Year Resolutions for bands; Predications for the year ahead; and consider the sustainability of brass bands downunder

2006 December

1-Dec-2006

This month we congratulate the BBANZ on its grant success and consider Australia's position; we submit our Christmas wishlist to Santa; and deliver a brief Christmas message.

2006 November

2-Nov-2006

This month we consider the good and the bad of venues; whether or not we are choosing the right test pieces; and touch upon the issue of the adjudication.

2006 October

4-Oct-2006

This month we consider widespread apathy, and also give thought to the improvement of our conductors.

2006 September

1-Sep-2006

This month we look at the scheduling and test music for the 2007 Australian Nationals, and briefly consider the existance of both brass and concert bands under the same association umbrella.