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So, we find ourselves at the fourth week of our exploration into Performance Anxiety. So far, we know what Performance Anxiety is, how it...

So far in our little exploration of Performance Anxiety, we’ve discovered exactly what it means and how it can feel. This week we’re...

Short answer? Naff! It feels naff! Oh, to be able to go out on stage as carefree as Theresa May skipping through a field of wheat. I...

Performance Anxiety, Stage Fright, Nerves (whatever you want to call it) can be quite an unpleasant side-effect of performing. It’s...

As I said in a previous post, this year was my debut at the Spring Festival in Blackpool and I have to say it was an experience. A hole...

Debut So, as we all know on the 18th May 2019, bands from up and down the country will be descending on the Blackpool Winter Gardens for...

It’s Back! Hello! I know it’s been a while since I last presented a Young Star article, but it’s back and what an article I’ve got to...

He was the first euphonium player to study at degree level at the Cork School of music, from there he has held the Solo Euphonium seat at...

I know the title may make you think that I’ve finally lost it, but all shall become clear…and I lost it a long time ago so it’s not worth...

I started playing when I was seven years old, so I can’t really remember my life before banding. I’d say something profound like ‘my life...

Hello! So, if you’ve been following this blog for a while (you troopers!) and you’ve read the title, I suppose you’ve probably guessed...

Being involved in youth bands has been the rocket fuel for my progression as a player. Regular band rehearsals were useful for my...