Friday 9 April, 2021 In the second of his series of masterclasses, Professor Steven Mead examines producing a resonant sound, with clear, rich sonority, that will give players confidence in bands, especially at the moment of playing that dreaded tuning note. Read full article

Tuesday 6 April, 2021 One person’s favourite piece of music might be another’s dreaded item – but does that make the music good or bad? Read full article

Thursday 1 April, 2021 Brett Baker, principal trombone of Black Dyke, a Michael Rath artist, general manager of the Geneva Group and a vastly experienced educator, offers hints and tips on getting started with that tricky piece. Read full article

Sunday 28 March, 2021 For Tredegar Town Band’s tenor horn star Ross Dunne, bringing his debut solo album, Matryoshka, to fruition has been a marathon rather than a sprint. Read full article

Thursday 25 March, 2021 Paul Saggers is a Cornish composer who learned the cornet from the age of 12 and has enjoyed playing with both Camborne Town Band and Flowers Band. Read full article

Thursday 25 March, 2021 Women being criticised and held back from their true potential isn’t just a banding issue, it is a problem in society, generally... Read full article

Tuesday 23 March, 2021 Philip Harper on the Kapitol Cory Online Championship, being awarded the Iles Medal, life at Cory and the future. Read full article

Friday 19 March, 2021 In this first of a series of short masterclasses for British Bandsman produced by Professor Steven Mead, he discusses two very important elements of his teaching and playing. Read full article

Wednesday 17 March, 2021 Stavanger Brass Band’s principal trombone player, Karianne Flåtene Nilssen, chats about her new role, her musical roots and her flourishing career on the trombone. Read full article

Monday 15 March, 2021 As he marks a quarter of a century with Foden’s, John Barber speaks to British Bandsman editor, Mark Good, about his fascinating musical journey. Read full article