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Brass Band World magazine: August edition out now

The latest edition of the brass band magazine is now out and its 46 pages are packed with things to enjoy.

BBW Magazine
  There is an interview with Lynda Nicholson who has just returned to the NYBBGB Childrens' Band

The latest edition of Brass Band World is now out and as usual it's packed with articles and opinions, features, reviews and news about the banding world.

The cover picture shows Lynda Nicholson who recently led the National Childrens Band of Great Britain on its 20th anniversary course. Lisa Fitzgerald-Lombard interviews the inspirational musician.

David Read MBE

The life and musical legacy of the great cornet player David Read MBE is remembered, whilst historian Tim Mutum marks the 170th anniversary of the British Open Championships which take place in Birmingham next month.

With that in mind there is an extensive look at this year's test-piece 'The Lost Circle' with its composer Belgian Jan Van der Roost, whilst the 'Centre Band' is Frontier Brass from the US state of Oklahoma.

Major reviews

Major CD reviews come from Chris Thomas, with the new Arthur Bliss recording on the Chandos label with Black Dyke Band under John Wilson, whilst he also interviews the acclaimed conductor.

An updated Black Dyke release of the music of George Lloyd and music from the pen of composer Dorothy Gates are also checked out.

The new Sovereign BE969 Euphonium is given a test run, as are the new Odyssey Debut cornet and flugels.

Regular features

All this and well known sales manager Euan Meikle of Besson is sent to a desert island, there is the usual wit of Nezzy and bags of news to read.

Plenty then to sit back and read either on-line or with a traditional hard-copy magazine.

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Gregson and Bliss

Gregson and Bliss to challenge National Finalists

March 30 • Significant composer anniversaries will be marked at London and Cheltenham this year.


Youth Brass 2000

Report & Results: 2025 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 30 • Youth Brass 2000 reclaims the Championship honours with Shepherd Youth Group taking the Performance title in Hull.


National Youth Champs

Hull ready for National Youth Championships

March 28 • There is a packed day of music making to enjoy at Hymers College in Hull on Saturday with a record field of bands and players taking to the stage.


Breet and Keith

Baker and Wilkinson renew Atlantic connection

March 28 • A 30 year musical friendship has been reconnected between Brett Baker and Dr Keith Wilkinson.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver at the Musicals

Saturday 5 April • St Andrew's Church, Rugby CV21 3PT


Rushden Town Band - Hope Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hope Methodist Church, Linnets Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8DE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Simon Langton Brass

April 1 • Due to forced retirement - Simon Langton Brass (Conductor Keith Demetriou Twyman) has a vacancy for an experienced back row cornet player. Position is negotiable as is a willingness to share your experience with our next generation of cornet players!


Ibstock Brick Brass

April 1 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for a full-time Tuba player (position negotiable) . . Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program, IBB are looking forward to the third section finals 2025. Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville, M1 J22


Ibstock Brick Brass

April 1 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for an experienced percussionist. . . Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program, we are looking forward to the third section finals 2025. Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville, close to M1 J22


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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