In the wake of Steven Mead’s two experiments at criteria points-based system of adjudication (CBPS) at the recent British Open and Championship Section National Final, seasoned adjudicator, Stephen Roberts, argues the case against adopting a criteria points-based system of judging brass band contestsThat old chestnut about criteria-based brass band adjudication keeps...read more
Tuba player, Carlton Sykes, is at home wherever there is music. The 23-year-old was born in Scotland and raised in the southwest of England before studying in Wales. Mark Good charts the musical journey of the flourishing performer who was recently crowned Flowers Band’s Player of the YearHow do you feel...read more
The Maestro returns - Bramwell Tovey is rekindling his love affair with brass bands as the Professional Conductor of Foden’s. Christopher Thomas caught up with the maestro days before he opened a new concert season with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and on the eve of his Royal Albert Hall National...read more
Web exclusive: Paul Cosh (PC) quizzes the Royal Air Force's Principal Director of Music, Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs (DS) on the band's recent recording with Philip Cobb, career highlights, and plans for the future.
PC: How did you find working with Philip on this cd and what approach did you and he...read more
Katrina Marzella catches up with Aussie euphonium ace, Matthew van Emmerik as the Adams euphonium artist selects his desert island listening, book and luxury item.
Access this article right now by subscribing to BBW Digital. Alternatively, subscribe to the printed magazine delivered by post: £40 (UK); £68 (Europe); £81 (Rest of the...read more
Brighouse and Rastrick Band will join musical forces from Liverpool, Lancashire and Yorkshire this month to perform a major new commission celebrating the bicentenary of the historic and important Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The concert will feature:Brighouse and Rastrick BandIan MacMillan (poet pictured here)Amanda Roocroft (opera star)Jonathan Aasgaard (principal cellist of...read more
Wednesday 9 November 2016
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