theMouthPiece.com Brass Band Forum

  1. News

    1. Sponsor Announcements

      Reserved for companies, bands and individuals who have an active sponsor or banner campaign on theMouthPiece.com. Membership of this group is at the sole discretion of tMP.
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      Latest: Top 20 Melodies on All Brass Radio Station for March, 2017 PeterBale, Apr 7, 2017
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    2. Bandroom News - User Submitted

      Post the latest news from your bandroom including name changes, new signings or other news items. Concert Details should be posted in 'The Auditorium' section, not here.
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      Latest: Plastic Brass 2017 chris johnston, Jun 30, 2017
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    3. The Auditorium - Concert Details

      Tell us about your concerts and important events.
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      Latest: Sunday Bandstand weekly brass band programme 16 July 2017 ChrisHelme, Jul 16, 2017
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    4. Obituaries - Unregistered visitors can post here

      Viewers, Non-Registered tMP'ers can post here. A category that will permit non-registered viewers of tMP to reply to existing threads.
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      Latest: John Pickett Pauli Walnuts, Jul 19, 2017 at 10:49 PM
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    5. tMP Site News & Suggestions

      tMP Site News. Also if you have suggestions to improve the site, this is the place for them.
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      Latest: Invitation for tMP members to vote for your favorite tMP logo Bbmad, Oct 15, 2016
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  2. The Bandroom

    1. Introduce Yourself

      Pop in, say hi & introduce yourself! Tell us a little about what else you get up to.
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      Latest: Not new! TonyW, Jul 20, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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    2. The Rehearsal Room

      Questions & discussion about Brass Banding in general. Bandroom news, interesting player moves, types of music available, instruments, band comments, suggestions & ideas for social gatherings etc.
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      Latest: Sterling virtuoso eup. Tom-King, Jul 20, 2017 at 11:35 PM
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    3. The Adjudicators' Comments

      Post, advertise and discuss competitions and results here. What did you think of the results...? Who should have won...? Who was the surprise winner...? Advertise your competition info & event contacts here, you may get more entries
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      Latest: National championships 2017 Accidental, Jun 5, 2017
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    4. Computer Corner

      For discussing software and websites related to brass banding.
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      Latest: Band secretaries - what tools/programs do you use? nethers, Apr 24, 2017
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    5. Archives

      Old fora, posts and threads.
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      Archives

      Sub-Forums

      1. tMP's .... "On the Spot" interview area

      2. Spring Festival Blackpool

      3. tMP Website of the Month

        1. WOM Interviews

      4. IBEW - Internet Bandsmans Everything Within

        1. IBEW feedback

        2. Historical bandsmen

        3. Extinct Bands

        4. Brass Band Genealogies

        5. Events and Music of the Past

        6. Other historical matters

      5. tMP Library

      6. Lost, Found & Stolen Goods Register

      7. Brass Band Aid - news & discussion

      8. Articles and Interviews

      9. theMouthPiece.com User Reviews

      Latest: John Packer Baritones Tubaport, Apr 12, 2017
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  3. The Bulletin Board

    1. Recruitment Corner

      Advertisments for permanent Brass Players & MD's. Bands - looking for players or a new MD? Post vacancy details here - FREE!!! Players searching for a new band – post here.
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      Latest: we seek him here we seek him there 2nd tenor, Jul 20, 2017 at 8:48 PM
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    2. Deputies Available

      Players offering their services. Please post your availability details here
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      Latest: Several players available for Whit Friday! T Bone Funky, Jun 3, 2017
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    3. Deputies Wanted

      Bands requiring help. Please post your request details here.
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      Latest: York Railway Institute Band - Whit Friday Blades4Ever, Jun 4, 2017
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    4. Classifieds

      Free Classified Advertisements. Individuals, Bands, Band suppliers, music suppliers & publishers, instrument suppliers, uniform suppliers, advertisers... please post details of your goods here FREE!! Also - post your requests about any items you're searching for, here!
      Please check the rules regarding posting in this section
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      Latest: Cornet Mouthpiece Tom-King, Jul 18, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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  4. The Bar Room (Off-Topic)

    1. Off-Topic Chat

      Non-brass banding topics. Whatever takes your fancy really... jokes, chat etc. But remember to keep it clean – tMP is a family-friendly forum.
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      Latest: GOOD Jokes Thread! Jack E, Jul 15, 2017
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    2. Thread Games & Totally Random...

      This section is for "Thread Games" and the "Repeating" type threads.
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      Latest: A-Z of Baby names Stiger, Jul 23, 2017 at 11:53 PM
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