News & Articles

The man who builds bridges

Julian Bright considers the life and work of the composer of Isaiah 40, Lt. Col. Robert Redhead of The Salvation Army 24/02/2007

Who are our most successful bandsmen?

Graham Fraser looks forward to the 2007 Regional Championships by searching for the men and women who have won more of them than anyone else in history. 24/02/2007

Ah…what memories of those exciting Granada battles!

Ron Massey looks back to the halcyon days of the first major entertainment contest and the pioneer of brass band contests on television in the early 1970s. 10/02/2007

The way ahead - a look into the crystal ball

Frank Renton examines Iwan Fox’s argument on the great adjudication debate and offers his own thought provoking solution to the situation. 13/01/2007

Support your local composer

Peter Meechan takes a long, hard look at the life and problems of the composer and suggests ways of encouraging those who write the music. 23/12/2006

The spellbinding legacy of the YBS-King years

Niki Bland charts the achievements of this unique and breathtaking musical partnership. 16/12/2006

To speak, or not to speak, that is the question

Iwan Fox takes a close look at the burning question of adjudicators addressing the audience at the conclusion of our major events. 07/10/2006

How to produce a good vibrato

BB’s resident expert, Dr. Robert Childs, offers the answers to the questions of how to be a better player, a better band... In this article he looks at producing a good vibrato. 01/01/2006

How to improve your stage presentation

BB’s resident expert, Dr. Robert Childs, offers the answers to the questions of how to be a better player, a better band... In this article he looks at improving your stage presence. 01/01/2006

How to plan a good rehearsal

BB’s resident expert, Dr. Robert Childs, offers the answers to the questions of how to be a better player, a better band... In this article he looks at planning a good rehearsal. 01/01/2006