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Open the wrap and alter the valve system on a Duo Gravis and you're almost there...

Before I opened this thread and could only see the title, I instantly thought 'one innovation I wish hadn't happened was the move to larger bore instruments'. Yes, they made alot of things easier,...

I would say that location will play a strong factor. Mick's based right in the middle of brass band heartland, so he's in the right place for the UK bass bonists.

FWIW I'm still on a 30 year old...

Never!

I've heard of people having more than one BBBR card in the past, but registering with different bands with separate registries?

I can't imagine people wanting to take advantage in such a...

"Can anyone pick up from The Red Lion in ten minutes?"

Oh 5hit! The radio mike's on the same frequency as the local taxi rank again...

There's also been a distinct lack of recordings being posted to social media sites. By following day last year, you could listen again to the majority of the performances. This year, none.

Does...

I couldn't personally think of a better way to spend March 10th than playing that...

Ok, I think it's time for me to chip in...



From our point of view, being adventurous and making a statement was higher up the list than finishing a couple of places higher.



Given where...

Dreams are nice, however the plan wouldn't necessarily hit Kapitol in the pocket as they would just invite others following refusal.

I'm sure some will advocate going back to Mick Rath as it's one of his trombones, however I would recommend Alistair Hanson of Hanson Musical Instruments in Marsden.

He did a great job repairing...

I agree that BBE have been worse than poor in raising profile, but you must remember that Kapitol have no intentions of improving matters either...

As the chairman of a NW top section band that attended the meeting in Marsden, I could be in a good position to comment on the above.

Firstly, nothing was decided collectively as the meeting was...

Playing the role of devil's advocate for a minute, do all top players make great teachers? Who decides (and how) who teaches? Is name enough, or do other factors apply?

It's my belief that the top...

Quite. I've been very disappointed with BBE's reaction to this so far. It's been very weak and doesn't fill me with any confidence...

I don't believe this to be the case, however if it is true then brass bands need a body like Making Music to help with audience development. Without concentrating on that, there will be no 'movement'...

That's exactly how I felt when I first read the communication from Kapitol. However the reality is that you just need to make your choice to enter or not on the circumstance of your own band. Kapitol...

From what I've seen, that could be a very good option. We've been members for about 6 months. There's some really useful services provided to help with innovation, bid writing, collaboration,...

I've spoken to Brian Eggleshaw, he's confirmed to me that they are accepting both sets of cards. He also said that he is currently putting together written communication to the entered bands...

Sounds great, except Kapitol don't just run them, they own the Nationals title. The choice is a very simple one, abide by their rules or don't enter the contest.

Which isn't any different to any...

Precisely, which may leave some of your current players signing for Kapitol registered bands in order to play at the areas.

Of course, this may not happen as your whole team could be completely...

I followed New York Brass Band in the parade at Marsden Jazz Festival this year. I personally enjoyed what they did, in particular the improvisation from the trombones that day.


I think UK brass...

Which is what Kapitol are banking on. Divide and conquer.

I admire bands taking the stance against Kapitol, but at what cost?

Yes it would, but that doesn't mean to say that there are players in your band who would do it anyway. I'm not trying to say that players in your band would sign for others btw, merely pointing out...

Indeed, but it does highlight a problem for bands that take this stance. How strong is their team? (in terms of sticking together).

I'm speaking hypothetically, but I wouldn't mind betting that...

So that's 2 bands local to us where we could potentially sign deps if required...