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No wonder Brass Band World Magazine is leading the way in the publication stakes — so check it out for yourselves..

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This month's Brass Band World magazine is once again packed with brilliant articles, features, interviews, rankings and reviews — so why not check it out for yourself?

OUT NOW – the July / August edition of BRASS BAND WORLD

IN THIS MONTH'S EDITION:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Mnozil celebrates 20 years of musical anarchy

ILES AND MORTIMER MEDALLISTS REVEALED

FACETS OF THE HEART
Paul McGhee puts the 2015 top section Butlin's test under his microscope

THE LSO's YOUNGEST EVER PLAYER
Lucy Pankhurst talks to Peter Moore about his new top job

TEAM FLOWERS
The secrets behind Flowers's and conductor, Paul Holland's, success

BRIDGING THE CULTURAL GAP
Professor David King's cultural learning and exchange programme crosses three nations

WAITING FOR EXAM RESULTS OR CONSIDERING CAREER OPTIONS
Consult BBW's autumn EDUCATION GUIDE

UPPER AUSTRIAN YOUTH BAND
Set to take UK by storm — a full guide to the band's tour dates

REVIEWS
CD of the Month — the new Edward Gregson / Chandos collaboration; plus the latest releases from Foden's, Cory and Enfield Citadel bands and the new book from David Horsfield

QUICKFIRE – GENEVA ARTIST
David Morton on his new Principal Cornet job with Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band

BRASS BAND WORLD RANKINGS
British Open stats and the full World Rankings from Gordon Simpson

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Radio listings and a full run-down of what's on in the brass world.

It's all in your July / August edition of BRASS BAND WORLD — quality worth reading

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http://brassbandworldmagazine.blogspot.co.uk/

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December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Flugelhorn player.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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