10 Banding Highlights from 2019
Silly season is finally over. The halls have been decked, the bells have been jingled and we can put Santaclaustrophobia away for another...
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Oct 25, 20195 min read
A Bucket List, a Breakdown and a Bet- Rochdale Contest 2019
So, I’m the numpty, who’s spent the last few weeks playing for two bands. As well, as going to my rehearsals with Eccles. once again...
Oct 11, 20195 min read
Pomp and (an unfortunate Circumstance)
Uneventful? With me? Never. So, I wasn’t planning on writing about last weekend’s concerts as I thought it was going to be a...
Sep 27, 20196 min read
Cossacks, Wizards and Bridesmaids- Blackburn Darwen Hymn and March Contest 2019
Last weekend I had the pleasure of being asked to dep for two bands at the Blackburn and Darwen Hymn and March contest. Before I get into...
Jul 26, 20194 min read
10 Things We Wish We Could Tell Composers
I would just like to start off by saying I admire composers. Sitting for hours, figuring how to get the ideas out of your head onto...
Jul 19, 20195 min read
Performance Anxiety: Is it a Bad Thing?
Short answer: No. That’s all folks, thanks for reading! It can be unpleasant and extreme cases can be debilitating, but like most things...
Jun 28, 20194 min read
Performance Anxiety- How Does it Feel?
Short answer? Naff! It feels naff! Oh, to be able to go out on stage as carefree as Theresa May skipping through a field of wheat. I...
Apr 12, 20198 min read
Young Star- Elliott Pass
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...
Mar 22, 20194 min read
Pa! Na!’s, Sticky Valves, Grumpy Cows and Triangles- Banding Update
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...
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