Thursday 3 August 2017

Bespoke elite professional training

The Royal Academy of Music has acquired an international reputation for producing the next generation of professional musicians – Nicola Bland chats to its Artistic Director and Head of Brass, Mark David. Based in London, one of the World’s great music centres - the Royal Academy of Music’s Brass Department - has...read more

Thursday 3 August 2017

Dream Team at Tullis Russell

John Wallace CBE – one of the World’s leading professional musicians and educators – has returned to his musical roots with Tullis Russell Mills Band, this time as MD and with a fresh vision for the organisation’s future – Nicola Bland finds out more… Read this article, featured in July/August 2017’s...read more

Thursday 3 August 2017

Education: New Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion at RNCM

Nicholas Thompson brings a strong background in brass bands and ensembles to his position as RNCM Head of School from September. Nicholas Thompson’s recent appointment as the Royal Northern College of Music’s (RNCM) Head of School for Wind, Brass and Percussion follows vast experience both as a world-class performer and music educator,...read more

Thursday 15 June 2017

… And Another Thing

John Barber and Nezzy invite you to join them at the Bander’s Lifetime of Bashing (BLOB) Inn as new member, Peter Coffee, is signed in for the first time… “Hi Peter! Welcome to the club, so glad you could make it; pleased you found us OK. I’m Mike Jones, but...read more

Thursday 15 June 2017

The seemingly impossible

This month, BBW’s Pro Practice host and Besson Artist, Professor Roger Webster, offers valuable practical help on preparing seemingly impossible repertoire. Referring back to article four, in which we discussed what, when and how to practice. We can now progress on to ‘how to practise those seemingly impossible pieces’… and that can...read more

Thursday 15 June 2017

Finding his rhythm

Lee Skipsey has swapped sticks at the back of the band for the one at the front. It’s a position he’s thriving in, as Mark Good discovered. There was a notable sense of satisfaction in Lee Skipsey’s voice. Perhaps it was the contentment following a Sunday evening meal prepared by wife, Claire....read more

Thursday 15 June 2017

Spring Festival

Chris Thomas (Grand Shield), James McLeod (Senior Cup) and Malcolm Wood (Senior Trophy) report on the 2017 Spring Festival, which saw Whitburn end its white-knuckle ride in the ‘Shield’ on Blackpool’s Golden Mile and re-qualify for the British Open in Birmingham on 9 September If ever evidence were needed of...read more


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