View from the bottom
I have been wondering recently if I am part of a dying breed. My first introduction to brass playing was at Secondary school where I took the option of learning to play a somewhat old, tatty and...
View ArticleIt’s that time of year again!
March is looming and that can mean only one thing, the Areas are upon us again. To be honest it was pretty obvious to anyone reading Facebook, my timeline has been filled with updates from friends...
View ArticleBums on seats.
There were a few straightforward answers along the lines of “players don’t leave happy bands” and “decent music helps”, but I asked myself is that it all? Looking back over my playing career, I...
View ArticleBrass roots?
What is your typical view of a Brass Band? I suppose as the summer gets into swing we see what for most people is the classic idea of the Brass Band, sitting in the bandstand in a park or on the prom...
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