10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Young Brass Band Musician
If you’re a young bander, here is what I wish I knew when I was your age…or had listened to when people told me!
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- Apr 3
- 5 min
10 Things to Know Before Marrying a Brass Band Musician
Here is a quick guide that should outline everything to expect when marrying a bander.
- Mar 26
- 5 min
5 Themes for Your Next Brass Band Concert
If you’re looking for a theme for your next brass band concert that is a little bit different, then this is the post for you!
- Mar 17
- 7 min
Review | Freckleton Band’s ‘Kinky Toots’
Find out what happens when the worlds of brass bands and drag performance collide in Freckleton Band's Kinky Toots show.
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Pemberton Band Solo Contest Accepting Entries
The Pemberton Band 2024 solo competition is set to be a fantastic opportunity for brass players of all ages.
- Mar 14
- 8 min
Tracks of My Years - Part One
The first part of my whistlestop tour through my banding life and the music that made it.
- Mar 5
- 2 min
Brass Bands England Launch National Brass Band Week
Brass Bands England (BBE) have announced the launch of the first-ever National Brass Band Week.
- Feb 13
- 9 min
7 of the Best Brass Band Arrangements of John Williams’ Music
I’ve had the pleasure of hearing and playing a range of Williams’ music, beautifully arranged by some of the best brass band composers.
- Feb 11
- 10 min
Review|The WFEL Fairey Band at Pemberton Band Room
A class performance from the WFEL Fairey Band. I appreciated the programme which introduced me to a lot of music I hadn’t heard before - it’
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Derwent Brass Launch International Composition Award
The Derwent Brass International Compositional Award invites advanced composers and music creators from across the world to work with and wri
- Feb 6
- 6 min
Exploring Philip Sparke’s Variations on an Enigma
As a member of one of the 12 bands looking to crack the ‘Enigma’ code in Blackpool at the North West Regionals, I thought I would embark on
- Jan 31
- 10 min
Review: Brighouse and Rastrick Band | RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Impressive soloists, outstanding musical dexterity and unbelievable musicality - here's my in-depth review of Brighouse and Rastrick Band's
- Jan 30
- 10 min
Review: The Cory Band | RNCM International Brass Band Festival 2024
I’ll do my best to try and articulate with words just how mind-bogglingly incredible Cory’s performance was.Â
- Jan 24
- 5 min
A Musical Tribute to Eccles Borough Band's Shining Stars
As banders, we have something special, even in the saddest of times.Â
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Brass Bands England Launch New Youth Brass Festival
Youth Fest aims to celebrate the sheer joy of participating in performing music by providing an exciting performing experience in an inclusi
- Jan 9
- 7 min
Marching into the New Year: 5 Brass Band Resolutions
I’ve set myself some new year resolutions relating to the musical part of my life.
- Oct 14, 2023
- 12 min
Brass Band Conference 2023: Part 2
Thanks very much for coming back for part two of my recap of the 2023 Brass Bands Conference hosted by Brass Bands England.
- Oct 10, 2023
- 10 min
Brass Band Conference 2023: Honouring Heritage and Inspiring Innovation - Part 1
I had the pleasure and privilege to be invited by Brass Bands England to cover the day’s events on the blog.
- Jul 12, 2023
- 6 min
Can I Do the Libertango? | A Week with the Rainford Band
I spent last week rehearsing and performing with the Rainford Band at their Summer Pops concerts.
- May 16, 2023
- 9 min
United and Rejoicing Through Music |Spring Festival 2023
With Eurovision and the 101st British Open Spring Festival Brass Band Contest - it was a fine weekend of music!
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