The National Secondary Schools’ Brass Band of New Zealand took the somewhat controversial decision to run two separate events this year. Owing to the pandemic Conductor, Andrew Snell, directed courses on both the North and South Islands. Commenting on the venture Andrew Stated, “If you take the view that NSSBB is...read more
The 2021 Danish National Championships has four major works by composer Jonathan Bates for the competing bands to perform. 'The Songs of Ascent' will test the top section, ‘Grieg Variations’ will challenge bands in the first section, second section bands will perform ‘Ex Terra Lucem’ and ‘Repton Fantasy’ has been selected...read more