The Brass Band Forum

In my early days of Banding (mid sixties to mid seventies) I was always amused by some of the titles of music scores, for example "Ken Dodd for Brass" "The Seekers for Brass" and even one I think called "Val Doonican for Brass" I was always disappointed how some of thes...

Does anyone know where I can obtain a copy of the L.P The VIRTUOSO BAND by Black Dyke.This was recorded in 1966 when a certain Mr James Shepherd was Soloist on the album.I used to have the L.P but during several house moves it disappeared.I did actually own it again for about an hour after finding i...

While sitting in the audience after performing in a contest that had been going on for most of the day every one was waiting for the announcment of the results.Eventually the applause started as a troupe of officials started to make their way to the centre of the stage, they were all beaming away lo...

Back in 1970 our band had qualified for the national finals down in London (3rd section) to be contested at kensington town hall, this was the first time the band had ever acheived this feat (York Railway Institute Silver Band ) it was brilliant to see all the other Bands arriving at the contest ven...

Back in 1970 our band had qualified for the national finals down in London (3rd section) to be contested at kensington town hall ,

Back in 1970 our band had qualified for the national finals down in London (3rd section) to be contested at