The latest edition of the Brass Band World magazine is now out, and it's packed with fantastic features, articles, reviews and interviews from around the globe…
BRITAIN'S OLDEST TITLE HEADS TO EUROPE
Switzerland's Brass Band Valaisia led by Arsene Duc stormed to victory at the recent British Open, making history as the first band outside the Commonwealth to win brass banding's oldest competition.
Christopher Thomas savoured the drama in Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
LET'S DEBATE: TAKE COURAGEOUS STEPS
In the first of a six-page focus on innovation in concert presentation, John Wallace CBE says, '…be brave about pursuing the exceptional and extraordinary'.
THE BBW INTERVIEW: I DID IT MY WAY
The remarkable Gordon Higginbottom has been innovating and 'doing it his way' for decades. Mark Good meets the legendary tenor horn start
21st CENTURY BAND
In the final part of BBW's focus this month on engaging audiences, Chris Wormald tells Mark Good how he achieved a full band of 35 players and full concert halls since he returned to Eagley Band a year ago.
BRASS BANDS ENGLAND COMES OF AGE
On the eve of its 50th birthday next year, Brass Bands England's CEO, Andrew Coe, tells Nicola Bland about his organisation's plan to offer strong, strategic direction for the UK's brass band community.
WHY NORWAY
Nick Walkley, the newly-appointed principal cornet of Manger Musikklag Band, reflects on his move to Norway and talks to other British musicians about their experiences of living and working in the Nordic nation.
BBW CENTRE BAND
City of Bradford Band and their conductor, Lee Skipsey, are living the dream as they head to the National Final at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October.
UNIQUE CULTURAL ASSET
Richard Jones looks back over 100 years of Grimethorpe Colliery Band and examines its significant impact on the worldwide profile of the brass band genre and its repertoire.
FIND MUSICAL ADVENTURE IN YOUR CAREER
As Chandos releases a new recording in advance of the centenary of the UK's youngest military service — the RAF, Flight Sergeant Barry Stringer, RAFMS Media, Marketing and Communications Officer, offers an inside view of life as an RAF musician.
FANFARE FOR ANOTHER TRIUMPHANT YEAR AT CHETHAM'S
The opening of a stunning new concert hall, competition success and the progress of students to leading music courses across the World, combined to make 2016/17 another year of celebration for Chetham's — the UK's largest specialist music school in the heart of Manchester.
JOURNEY TO CASSIOPEIA
Tubular Brass, created to perform contemporary music and develop collaborations with a host of artists from across the musical spectrum, features on a recording released this month with electronic artist, singer and arranger, Hannah Peel.
YOUNG VOICES
Mark Good meets rising cornet star, Bethan Plant
PRO PRACTICE
Holidays are over and the major competitions are underway, so resident Pro Practice host, international soloist, educator and adjudicator Dr Roger Webster — says 'it's time to go back to basics'!
PRO PLATFORM
John Gillam catches up with his former Brighouse & Rastrick colleague, Ewan Easton MBE, now Principal Tuba, Halle Orchestra, and a musician who remains committed to the brass band movement
BBW CASTAWAY
French composer, conductor and percussionist, Thierry Deleruyelle — who wrote the 2017 British Open test-piece 'Fraternity', selects his desert island listening
REVIEWS: CDS
Christopher Thomas reviews the new Steve Stewart CD, 'Over the Horizon' and the 'Mary Casio: Journey to Cassiopeia' recording by Hannah Peel and Tubular Brass.
Simon Cowen, RLPO principal trombone, is blown away by Black Dyke's new 'Gold Vol. VI' and Dr. Birch Browning reviews the Chandos Royal Air Force 100th Anniversary just out release.
MUSIC
Thomas Dunne and Dr. Rodney Newton cast their eyes over the latest batch of music from Wright & Round, Lake Music and John Wallace CBE.
CONCERT REVIEWS
The five National youth brass bands of the UK in concert, plus the 60th birthday plans of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland.
PRODUCTS
Simon Cowen, RLPO principal trombone, is blown away by the Conn 88H Trombone.
BRASS BUSINESS
Wessex Tubas announces new northern England agent; Besson launches its 180th anniversary series instrument range, and World of Sound enters the digital age.
RANKINGS
British Open runner-up, Whitburn, achieves its highest ever ranking!
DIARY DATES
What's on around the World in September and October
… AND ANOTHER THING
John Barber and cartoonist, Nezzy, lift-off for the concert season
NEWS
2018 British Regional tests announced; Samantha Harrison joins National Music Panel; Tubular Brass at RAH Final, and new judge and funding for Brass in Concert
Switzerland's Brass Band Valaisia led by Arsene Duc stormed to victory at the recent British Open, making history as the first band outside the Commonwealth to win brass banding's oldest competitionBBW
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