Features | Brass Band World

Wednesday 14 September 2016

Pacho Flores - Mellow Fruits

Top trumpet and cornet player, Pacho Flores, lends insight into the rising profile of the cornet and its four-valve version in orchestral performance It is an absolute pleasure for me to write these words about the new line of four-valve cornets developed by Stomvi. This family includes instruments in Bb, C, D,...read more

Wednesday 14 September 2016

2016 British Open report

CROWNING GLORY FOR CORY AT 2016 BRITISH OPEN Cory Band made its mark on history after winning last weekend’s British Open, when it became the simultaneous holder of four major titles - Brass in Concert, the ‘European’, ‘National’ and ‘Open’. Christopher Thomas provides a full report from the British Open. 'Chris Coleman’s journey...read more

Wednesday 14 September 2016

Know the score: The Lone Wolf

Composer, Simon Dobson, recounts his first RAH Final, reveals what music means to him and introduces readers to the ‘Lone Wolf’ – the inspiration for this year’s British National Final test-piece. ‘Despite being warned by a certain nameless foe that I’d never be good enough to study music to degree level, I’m...read more

Wednesday 14 September 2016

BBW Interview: Ross Knight

Scottish tubist, Ross Knight, has been named Principal Tuba with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva and is set to make his debut imminently in a concert celebrating the score of Howard Shore’s music from The Lord of the Rings. He has also played with the Berlin ‘Phil’ –...read more

Wednesday 14 September 2016

The National way

In this month’s Let’s Debate, Philip Morris, Organiser of the British National Brass Band Championships, joins the current hot ‘political potato’ discussion started by Cory Conductor, Philip Harper, aired in BBW, about how the biggest contest series selects test-pieces and argues that the ticket-paying audience must be an important consideration A recent...read more

Wednesday 14 September 2016

Young Voice - Thomas Brown

From penning pieces for royal engagements to developing his skills with the baton, composer Thomas Brown oozes versatility. Mark Good met the 21-year-old from Holmfirth in Yorkshire, who has a bright future ahead… Access this article right now by subscribing to BBW Digital. Alternatively, subscribe to the printed magazine delivered by post:...read more

Friday 5 August 2016

Pro Platform: Olly Fitzgerald-Lombard interviews Rob Samuel

Oliver Fitzgerald-Lombard interviews Robert Samuel - former Cory Band player - to find out about his globe-trotting life as Second Trumpet with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales What led you to playing a brass instrument and when did you decide you wanted to make it your profession? I started playing the cornet...read more