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The packed February issue is now out — meaty, witty and all yours for a great price too!

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February’s BRASS BAND WORLD MAGAZINE is out – edited by Philip Harper, and this month’s 56-page edition is packed with meaty, witty and entertaining articles by writers who are experts in their fields!

We also keep you up-to-date with events across the UK and internationally in our extensive Diary Dates section.

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IN THIS MONTH’S EDITION:

QUEENSBURY RULES
Gary Curtin chats to David Lancaster about the pressure of becoming Black Dyke’s new principal euphonium

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
Our Editor’s ‘blank sheet of paper’ article last month caused quite a reaction out there. Here’s just the start of it!

IS SEEING BELIEVING?
Dr. Howard J. Evans considers whether the sentiment embodied in the sound of music is affected by visual aspects of performance

PERCUSSION WORKSHOP
Ev-entz’s Adrian Evans offers expert advice on equipping for the ‘Area’ test-pieces

‘POMS’ DOWN UNDER
David Horsfield experiences the FABB Festival and Merv Collins reveals the ‘extra man’ whose ‘googly’ impacted The Ashes

SCRIBBLES
Lucy Pankhurst on the youth scene

BBW CENTRE BAND
The Junior RNCM Brass Band matures with tuba star, Les Neish, at the helm

DIARY DATES
Three pages of dates, times and detail about events in the month ahead.

AND ANOTHER THING…
The humorous side of brass banding with Murray Aitken.

FRESH ALLIANCES
Thought-provoking report on the vision for UK-wide advisory body on banding

BOXING CLEVER
Steven Mead’s seminar on criteria-based judging uncovers disturbing concerns

REVIEWS
The latest releases from Foden’s, The ISB, Leyland and South London Fellowship bands, the re-release of a Fairey classic, historical books by Dr. Roy Newsome and Dennis Taylor, Faber’s monster reference book, Behind Bars, new scores by Chris Wormald and new accessory inventions – it’s all in your six-page reviews section!

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Progress and challenges reported at BBE AGM

February 16 • The recent Annual General Meeting of Brass Bands England saw reports of consolidation and progress as well as resetting and rebuilding.


Castell Beaumaris

Wright & Round: Castell Beaumaris (Andy Wareham)

February 16 • A new homage addition to the iconic castle marches of the great T.J. Powell from the pen of Andy Wareham.


Italian Brass BAND

New conducting talent supported in Rome

February 16 • The Italian Brass Band continues to help support its emerging brass band culture with its masterclass conducting series.


Royal College of Music

Royal College of Music offers weekend of Youth Brass tuition

February 15 • The RCM Youth Brass weekend will offer youngsters an invaluable opportunity of practical workshops and coaching this April.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Oxted Band

February 17 • CORNET & TROMBONE - Our friendly, ambitious band is looking for a Cornet player (position negotiable) and Trombonists (1st and Bass) to complete our line up for 2026. Led by MD Darrell Scholes, we have a wide range of engagements and events planned.


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 15 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for a Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Tintwistle Band

February 15 • We need a 2nd baritone player to help complete our team. . We are competing in the second section midlands area next month, but due to illness now also need to fill this seat for the contest.. We enjoy a full calendar of concerts,contests,and social events.


David Frame


Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor


               

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