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Brass Band World October edition

The October edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out — and its packed with global leading features, articles, reviews and perspectives...

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  Bramwell Tovey and much, much more is featured in this month's Brass Band World magazine

The October edition of Brass Band World magazine is out now.

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IN THE OCTOBER EDITION…

BRASS BAND WORLD NEWS


BBC Radio 2's hunt for Young Brass Musician is on!

THE BBW INTERVIEW


Maestro Bramwell Tovey rekindles his love affair with brass bands

LET'S DEBATE — JUDGING THE SYSTEM


International euphoniumist and educator, Steven Mead, debates the case for criteria judging and says 'it's 'Time for more transparency'

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE


Howard Lorriman gives an inside view of the Swiss Open, Thomas Dunne surveys this autumn's battle for European crowns and the 2017 World Music Contest (Kerkrade) in focus

PREVIEWS


Brighouse and Rastrick Band joins Yorkshire and Lancashire stars for concert celebrating the bicentenary of the historic Leeds and Liverpool Canal and RNCM Festival of Brass forges cross Continent links.

PRO PRACTICE


Leading embouchure expert, Marcus Reynolds, offers advice about achieving tone without tension

PRO PLATFORM


David Childs meets the new Principal Cornet of the Royal Opera House and the imagination behind Billy's Band, Dan Newell

BBW CASTAWAY


Adams Artist and educator, Matthew van Emmerik, selects his desert island listening and luxury item with host, Katrina Marzella

YOUNG VOICES


Mark Good meets Valaisia Brass Band's Solo Euphonium — Valentin Duc

BBW CENTRE BAND


The new Section 1 British National Champion — St. Dennis, builds from the base up

Maestro Bramwell Tovey rekindles his love affair with brass bandsBBW

…AND ANOTHER THING


A matter of percussion with BBW's wry wit, John Barber and Nezzy

REVIEWS OF THE LATEST CD AND DVD RELEASES


Phil Cobb and the Central Band of the RAF; the Regionals 2017 and War Memorial CDs reviewed

NEW MUSIC REVIEWS


The latest Christmas music releases from Lake Music, Triumphonic, Hal Leonard and R. Smith & Co., plus new music from the historic Wright and Round stable

CONCERT REVIEWS


Philip Cobb and the London Symphony Orchestra play Haydn

BRASS BUSINESS


Studio Music Company re-launches website with thousands of new brass band products

PRODUCTS


Geneva Artist and Principal Trumpet of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, James Fountain, hits some high notes with the Richard Marshall signature Alliance mouthpiece range

RANKINGS


With Gordon Simpson of BrassStats.com
Which band has climbed 30 places?

DIARY DATES


What's on around the World in October and November

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Lawson

Lawson treasures Shepherd award

October 7 • Cory principal cornet player Kyle Lawson has spoken of his pride in being the first recipient of the James Shepherd Memorial Award at this year's National Final.


Thornton

Albert Hall awards for Thornton and Raisbeck

October 7 • Dr David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck were presented with their Iles and Mortimer Medals on stage at the National Final.


4br

4BR Royal Albert Hall podcast

October 7 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall.


Menai Bridge

Green credentials rewarded for Menai Bridge

October 7 • Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy has won Making Music's 'Green Award'.


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Epping Forest Band

October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required


Bedford Town Band

October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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