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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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mANGER

King leads conducting trio at Manger

August 5 • Prof David King, Magnus Brandseth and Tormod Flaten will mastermind the musical challenges of the Norwegian National Champion.


Angus

Talent showcase at NYBBGB Course

August 5 • Eight talented performers battled it out to be crowned Harry Mortimer Solo Award winner.


Tredegar

Tredegar join the Rath pack

August 5 • The trombone section of the Welsh Champion are now ambassadors for Rath Trombones.


Andrew Porter

Porter service at Wingates

August 5 • Cpt Andrew Porter becomes the new Musical Consultant at Wingates Band.


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 8 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham GL51 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 15 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL52 7JY


Cheltenham Silver Band - Brass (and percussion) and Beer

Friday 22 August • St. Barnabas Church Hall, Orchard Way, Cheltenham, GL51 7JY GL51 7JY


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Elland Silver Band

August 5 • Are seeking a SOLO CORNET player and a 3rd CORNET player to complete our line up for our exciting autumn / winter season of concerts & contests. Rehearsals are Monday & Thursday evenings 8 -10pm at our bandroom in Elland HX5 9AZ.


wantage silver band

August 5 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have a vacancy for a BASS PLAYER, Eb or Bb. The band are ideally looking for an experienced player but are committed to giving younger players opportunities. There are always openings to teach and conduct at WSB too.


Petworth Town Band

August 4 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements. We would welcome new players to join us and our happy band of players.


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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