2007 October (Downunder)

October 3, 2007
This month we reflect upon the NZ National Band tour; the Melbourne International Festival of Brass; and brass band recordings.

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2007 September (Downunder)

September 2, 2007
This month we consider the 2008 Australian test music; Conflict of Interest; National Grading Standards; and are we being fair to our Adjudicators?

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2007: September

August 30, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the troubles in Scotland; The search for the age of youth and the hat trick anomaly.

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2007 August (Downunder)

August 3, 2007
This month we consider the upcoming Victorian and NSW State Championships; and urge your support.

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2007: August

August 1, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the support at the Proms; Paying deps and echoes of Belle Vue.

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2007 July (Downunder)

July 10, 2007
The NZ Championships has prompted thought on the Band of the Year event, the length of the sessions, and post-contest fatigue syndrome.

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2007: July

July 2, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the increasing problem of borrowing; Contest Fatigue Syndrome and in praise of the lost art of melodic lyricism.

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2007 June (Downunder)

June 5, 2007
This month we consider the sharing and promotion of bands, test music and prize money....what prizemoney!?

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2007: June

June 5, 2007
This month we give our opinion on 'Meadgate', Whit Friday shenanigans and the selection of test pieces for the National Finals.

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2007: May

May 9, 2007
This month we give our opinion on the Europeans in Birmingham; the lead on youth developement and in praise of Brass Band Willebroek.

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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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