The death has been announced of Derek Garside, one of the most respected and admired cornet players of the post Second World War era. He passed away on Sunday 28th July, aged 94.
In March 2020, brass band historian, Tim Mutum, paid tribute to the great man as he reached his milestone...read more
This year’s UK ‘Regional’ tests are unlocked, as Phil Lawrence and Rodney Newton present synopses of their respective works – A Day in the Life of a Knight and The Pilgrims’ Progress, whilst David Childs gleans some personal insight relating to Philip Wilby’s Red Priest, Stephen Bulla’s Chorale and Toccata, and...read more
Yamaha trumpet artist and Brass Band of Battle Creek member, Jens Lindemann returned to Madison Square Gardens to once again perform the National Anthems of Canada and the USA. Today, on his facebook page, the trumpet star posted the following video and text: "One week ago today I had the privilege...read more
With an ever-developing Brass Band Pathway led by Dr. Robert Childs that has forged hugely beneficial links with links community bands, world-class tutors and a new Principal – the RWCMD should be top of any student’s study wishlist
The launch of the Brass Band Pathway at the Royal Welsh College of...read more
As students at the UK’s largest specialist music school return for a special year marking 50 years of excellence in music education, 17-year-old trumpeter - Holly Clarke from Bolton - reflects on her first 12 months at Chetham’s
During her first year, Holly cheered on fellow brass player, Isobel Daws, who won...read more
American euphonium extraordinaire and Director of Supplies and Purchasing for The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory, Aaron VanderWeele, drifts away to BBW’s imaginary desert island.
This article is featured in the September 2018 edition of BBW. For more articles, news and reviews subscribe to BBW Digital, available to read online (annual...read more
Thursday 28 November 2024
