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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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Ambassadors

NYBBGB Ambassadors inspiring future generations on outreach tour

July 7 • Over 4,000 primary school pupils will enjoy performances form the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Ambassador Ensemble over the next few days.


Herbert

Discount rate on The Brass Band Story

July 7 • Yale University Press Publishing is offering a special discount on Prof Trevor Herbert's new book about the banding movement.


Broderick

New top man at Hammonds

July 7 • Luke Broderick will take the principal cornet seat at the leading Yorkshire band.


Jedforest

Royal connection for Jedforest

July 7 • It seems the performance of Jedforest Instrumental Band brought back brass playing memories for King Charles III.


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Sherborne Town Band - Free Music in the park

Sunday 26 July • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park

Sunday 9 August • Summer Concert- Trowbridge Park BA14 8AH


Fulham Brass Band

July 7 • Principal Eb bass vacancy:. . Fulham Brass Band, under our inspirational new MD Alan Thomas, are looking for a top class Eb bass player to join us for the First Section National Finals in September and beyond as we seek promotion back to the Championship.


Sherborne Town Band

July 5 • We have positions available for dedicated players on Euphonium, Cornet and Trombone in our fun, friendly Dorset based band.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

July 4 • The band requires an Eb bass player for our First section band conducted by Jack Fisher. We have a varied and expanding programme of events throughout the year, including our very well attended, themed concerts.


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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