2007 May (Downunder)

May 4, 2007
The time for action is now with the 2007 NBCA Annual Conference fast approaching; and look out — here comes Iwan..

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2007: April

April 3, 2007
This month we give our opinions on the real number of championship section bands; the forthcoming Europeans and in praise of Eric Ball.

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2007 April (Downunder)

April 1, 2007
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.

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2007 March (Downunder)

March 3, 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.

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2007: March

March 1, 2007
This month we gave our opinions on what do points make, reaching a regional tipping point, and playing to the box.

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2007 February (Downunder)

February 4, 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.

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2007: February

February 1, 2007
This month we give our views on Milton Friedman and instrument manufacturers; In praise of the 2007 Festival of Brass and the tricky question of other people's tunes...

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2007 January (Downunder)

January 3, 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

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2007: January

December 27, 2006
This month we give our opinion on Le Roi d'YBS; Good contesting news and the brass band predictions of Nostradamus...

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2006 December (Downunder)

December 1, 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.

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2006: December

November 30, 2006
This month we give our opinion on whether 2006 was a vintage year; 4BR's List for Santa and remembering real Christmas Cheer.

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2006 November (Downunder)

November 2, 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.

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2006: November

October 31, 2006
This month we give our views on the success of the Nationals; a cycle of test piece selection and welcoming Johnny Foreigner.

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2006 October (Downunder)

October 4, 2006
This month we consider widespread apathy, and also give thought to the improvement of our conductors.

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2006: October

October 1, 2006
This month we give our opinion on the need for the judges not to take the Fifth; Conducting woes and in praise of Professor Philip Wilby.

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2006: September

September 1, 2006
This month we give our views on ABBA and their Performance Criteria, the right way to sack someone and lets hear it for the second horn player.

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2006 September (Downunder)

September 1, 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.

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2006 August (Downunder)

August 4, 2006
This month we give our opinion on the most recent NBCA conference, and briefly consider opportunistic behaviour.

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2006: August

August 2, 2006
This month we give our opinion on the question of commitment; too many contests, and whether or not to be a lender or borrower.

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2006: July

July 7, 2006
This month we give our opinions on the success of the English Nationals, whether apathy reigns supreme, and the appointment of Paul Hindmarsh as Editor at BBW.

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