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.
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- 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!
- May 1
- 10 min
My Top 10 Pieces of Brass Band Music
I’ve had the pleasure and the privilege to play or listen to a lot of wonderful brass band music, both original material and arrangements.
- Apr 1
- 6 min
Labour and Love: What is Life Like as a Brass Band Musician?
Behind the Scenes: A Peek into the Brass Band World Whether it's workmates asking about my plans for the weekend, relatives enquiring...
- Jan 19, 2022
- 5 min
What is the WMC Kerkrade?
What is WMC Kerkrade? Let's find out about this incredible music festival together!
- Jan 12, 2022
- 4 min
Brass Band Defining Moments - Part 2
More brass band memories! It's all about new adventures, music and friends!
- Jan 7, 2022
- 3 min
The Brass Bulletin | 6th January
Introducing The Brass Bulletin - Your one-stop brass band news round up!
- Aug 22, 2021
- 5 min
Moments in Brass Bands That Defined ME - Part 1
Moments in my banding career that I feel defined me as both a player and a person. There may be a hint of what the future holds too...
- May 25, 2021
- 4 min
Rise of the Phoenix - The Return to Band
Returning to band, crying whilst playing 'Frozen' and how this community has risen like a phoenix from the ashes of the last 14 months.
- Apr 28, 2021
- 4 min
Flowers and Music
I'll tell you something, having a laugh and playing music whilst surrounded by flowers and nature in a park does wonders for your serotonin.
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
Introducing Instrumental - Tuned-In Practice
On the InstruMental page, you will find practise resources, inspirational advice from top musicians and so much more!
- Feb 9, 2021
- 5 min
Real talk: Should We feel Guilty for not practising?
I have felt 'practise-guilt', but after some thought and reaching out to some of you, I have some strong opinions about 'practise-guilt'.
- Jan 23, 2021
- 5 min
What is a battle playlist and why do you need one?
We are at our most powerful when we feel like ourselves, so picking songs that fit our personality and who we are can really ground us.
- Dec 10, 2020
- 1 min
Christmas Gift guide 2020
It's here! Click here to download the It's Not a Trumpet Christmas Gift Guide The first It's Not a Trumpet Christmas Gift Guide is...
- Nov 13, 2020
- 5 min
Culture Shock - Why this northerner has no sympathy for Football
I can understand the frustration and fears, Mr Berry has for local clubs as the banding world is constantly worried about lack of funding.
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
The Story of the Last Post
As a cornet player who has played the Last Post and Reveille for 12 years, they are two pieces of music that mean a lot to me and the story
- Nov 2, 2020
- 4 min
Ten Banding Horrors
The disgusting sludge that is pushed from the inner catacombs of your instrument looks like something you would scrape from...
- Oct 15, 2020
- 4 min
Brass Does Broadway
There is a lot of room for interesting entertaining antics that can be injected into the performances of these pieces.
- Oct 1, 2020
- 5 min
'Piano man' Phenomenon
Writing about pianos on a brass band blog, whatever next?! I know the song 'Piano Man' by Billy Joel pretty well, but recently it's...
- Aug 23, 2020
- 4 min
The Seven Deadly Banding Sins
Brass bands harmless, but do not be fooled, they are hiding deadly sinful secrets. Dare you enter the den of musical iniquity?
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