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Third Section:

1. Bream Silver (Bryn James), 4*
2. A W Parker (Drybrook) (Steve Ruck), 13*
3. Bodmin Town (Gary Lannie), 1
4. Denmead Brass (Estelle Flood), 12
5. St Stythians (James Burns),...

I believe I really enjoyed the extra long band rehersal today! :)

I think the only fully "professional" brass bands are in the army... (there are two, I think?)

But some of the top championship bands are definitely of a very high standard that could amost match...

In a way, I think it would be nice if brass bands (and wind bands too) could become integrated with the rest of classical music, instead of just seperate half hour programmes that happen once a...

Indeed it would!

That's a point - didn't think of that! Which three or so pieces would you like to see?


I think some of Paul Lovatt-Cooper's music is very good, but the there's Eric Ball, Peter Graham, Philip...

Agree, it would be nice to have different brass in it this time! Give other composers the recognision they deserve

It's that time of year again - voting has started for the Classic FM Hall of Fame 2012!

What are people voting for?

I've voted for Enter the Galaxies by Paul Lovatt Copper, Resurgam by Eric...

Gosport Solent Brass' Conductor was Richard Horn :)

1st - Lydbrook (Champ)
2nd – Horsham (1st)
3rd – Woodfalls (Champ)
4th – Hyde (1st)
5th – Ocean Brass (1st)
6th – Shrewton Silver (1st)
7th – Verwood Concert Brass (1st)
8th – Swindon Pegasus...

I believe the one in Gosport went well too!

Anyone know what the results were?

The Royal Marines Band's new CD - "Summon the Heroes" - very good!

I've recently switched to ABRSM. I was prevouisly on Victoria College of Music and before that Trinity (and Guildhall before it merged). I have noticed how hard it is, compared to my previous board -...

I beleive that school broke up very early! lol

I believe I have have had a week and a half off now :) I also believe Austria is a lovely country!

That sounds crazy!

It sound rather jolly! I think it diffinitely allows you to picture the scene of the circus

I was struggling with improving my upper register but practising has helped :) I did also change mouthpiece but not sure if it's had an effect as I wasn;t having to pitch many high notes before! You...

I believe it's nearly the end of term! - I believe this is a well earned break :) (oh...except for holiday homework and revison for AS exams... lol)

I believe we're now into the final half term of school / college! Wow I believe time does fly!

How old are you? Please circle as appropriate
11-18;
What is your main brass instrument? Please circle as appropriate
Cornet;
What other brass instruments do you play? Please circle as...

Fusion! They're great! Had my gig bag since december last year and love it :)

Homophony is where parts are moving together with the same rhythm...

Melody dominated homophony is where there is a tune with chords etc underneath...

or at least that's what I've learnt for...

The real professionals were outsite at Parliment Square :wink: