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.
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- Oct 10
- 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 11
- 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 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 7, 2022
- 3 min
The Brass Bulletin | 6th January
Introducing The Brass Bulletin - Your one-stop brass band news round up!
- Jan 5, 2022
- 4 min
The Butlin's Experience - As Told in GIFs
Butlin's Brass Band Festival is a contest unlike any other. Here is what a weekend looks like in GIFs!
- 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...
- Aug 14, 2021
- 5 min
Practice Like a Pro
Top practice advice from leading brass band musicians, including Simone Rebello, Tom Hutchinson and Gary Curtin
- Apr 27, 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.
- Mar 17, 2021
- 6 min
Commentary Debut, Crying and cocktails - Cory Online Championships Day 1 & 2
I think that I can safely say I’ve never previously sat and watched a brass competition, sipping a Long Island Iced Tea.
- 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'.
- Feb 5, 2021
- 3 min
Lady Blowhorn's Banding Papers
Move over Lady Whistledown, these are Lady Blowhorn's Banding Papers!
- 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 18, 2020
- 5 min
Bolden (2019) - Movie Review
At the start of this movie, Bolden is credited as being the 'inventor of jazz'.
It's true that he was a pioneer of the jazz genre and jazz
- 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...
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