In February 1993, just a matter of weeks before he died, John Golland (1942-1993), frail and wheelchair bound, was brought…
Happy birthday Mr. HowarthAn 85th birthday tribute to a complete musician To the members of Grimethorpe Colliery Band in the ground-breaking 1970s and 80s,…
Edward Gregson at 75Edward Gregson celebrated his 75th birthday on 23 July, 2020. Born in Sunderland six weeks after VE day, he has…
Landscapes and ImagesPaul Hindmarsh explores brass band music of John McCabe Although composer, pianist, author, teacher John McCabe (1939 – 2015) found…
He Made his Music SingPaul Hindmarsh reflects on the life and music of George Lloyd (1913 – 1998), with special mention of his music…
RNCM Brass Band Festival 2020Every year at this time, since 2006 when I was invited by the RNCM to take on an official role…
Richard Strauss on brassRichard Strauss (1864 – 1949) was already a well-known conductor and composer when he wrote Feierlicher Einzug der Ritter des…