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Latest edition of Brass Band World magazine out now

The June issue of Brass Band World magazine is packed full of views and opinions, features and reviews.

Brass Band World
  The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out

The latest edition of Brass Band World magazine is now out, and come again it is packed full of articles, features, reviews and opinions.

There are retrospective reports from the recent European Championships in Palanga and the British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool.

Feature interviews

There are also a feature interview with Michael Cavanagh as he looks forward to taking up an exciting new role at the renowned Purcell School, and a BBW Castaway spotlight on Frederic Theodoloz of European Champion, Brass Band Treize Etoiles.

The centre band feature is on Murley Silver Band from Northern Ireland, whilst Tim Mutum looks back at the proud history of the Fairey Band. There is a timely tribute to the inspirational Welsh conductor Tony Small and plenty of CD and concert reviews.

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BBC proms

Black Dyke Proms broadcast on Radio 2

August 16 • You can enjoy Black Dyke Band's BBC Proms performance on Radio 2 this evening.


Lyndon Baglin

Death of Lyndon Baglin BEM

August 16 • The death has been announced of the great euphonium player Lyndon Baglin.


aobba

Quintet to enjoy judging experience in York

August 16 • Five aspiring adjudicators will enjoy the experience of being in the box at the Section 104 National Finals this year.


Kaz

Mass enthusiasm grows for banding in Japan

August 16 • The Tokyo Brass Band Festival saw over 80 players from 10 Japanese bands join musical forces.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Band are looking for a percussionist, ideally tune although the ability to play an anvil is an absolute must! We play exciting music with lots of percussion so there's plenty to keep you occupied.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

August 18 • Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band are looking for brass and percussion players to join their new concert band who will be making music for the good folk in London, without the pressure of contesting.


Marconi Brass

August 15 • We are looking for a cornet to join our friendly, ambitious second section band under the baton of our Musical Director, Jonathan Crowhurst. Based in Rochester, Kent, we rehearse on a Monday evening at Holcombe Hockey Club, 19:45-21:30.


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

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