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Performance Anxiety, Stage Fright, Nerves (whatever you want to call it) can be quite an unpleasant side-effect of performing. It’s...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Last year I did a post of things to look out for at Whit Friday (click here to read). This year...

As I said in a previous post, this year was my debut at the Spring Festival in Blackpool and I have to say it was an experience. A hole...

Debut So, as we all know on the 18th May 2019, bands from up and down the country will be descending on the Blackpool Winter Gardens for...

It’s Back! Hello! I know it’s been a while since I last presented a Young Star article, but it’s back and what an article I’ve got to...

He was the first euphonium player to study at degree level at the Cork School of music, from there he has held the Solo Euphonium seat at...

I know the title may make you think that I’ve finally lost it, but all shall become clear…and I lost it a long time ago so it’s not worth...

I started playing when I was seven years old, so I can’t really remember my life before banding. I’d say something profound like ‘my life...

When something takes up so much of your life, it creates a lot of memories- the good, the bad and the downright embarrassing. Now for...

Hello! So, if you’ve been following this blog for a while (you troopers!) and you’ve read the title, I suppose you’ve probably guessed...

It’s in Skegness…so not the most local gig in the world, but it’s the banding equivalent of going to Disneyland…sort of. Do not let your...

Carol Jobs Labour clubs, churches, town centres, parades, freezing your knackers off in the foyer of a Sainsbury’s on your twelfth...

We know them all…so we may as well poke fun at them. Not suitable for the easily offended… 1. We’re going to run this section just one...

Being involved in youth bands has been the rocket fuel for my progression as a player. Regular band rehearsals were useful for my...

From Primary School learner to high flyer in just eight years. This well experienced horn player is now a National Youth Brass Band of...

This month’s young star is a principal horn for not just one, but THREE high level bands. She’s studied music performance abroad and is...

If you are a bander you will have heard of a guy called Percy Fletcher. If you’re not a bander or you haven’t heard of him- you need to-...

Hello! Just to clear up any confusion. Hi, I’m Liv and I am a cornet player based in the the North West of England. I currently play in...