Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau met Sir Elton John at his old alma mater to talk music education, his ‘mystical’ song-writing process and how the Royal Academy of Music has changed since 1958. “It was so intimidating then,” Sir Elton told Classic FM’sContinue readingElton John on Songwriting
BBC Music Magazine announces nominees for its 2023 Awards
We’re proud to announce the nominees for the 2023 BBC Music Magazine Awards, across nine categories from Chamber and Orchestral via Opera and Choral to Newcomer and Premiere. And, as every year, the list drawn up by our expert jury is as eclectic as it is enticing. To take one category atContinue readingBBC Music Magazine announces nominees for its 2023 Awards
The power of music to change lives: A National Plan for Music Education
Published on Friday, 1 July, 2022 “Music is a cornerstone of the broad and balanced education that every child should receive. It touches hearts and minds, it celebrates and challenges, and it connects us and moves us…Government believes that allContinue readingThe power of music to change lives: A National Plan for Music Education
2022 West of England Regional Championships to go ahead
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED 1 FEBRUARY 2022 – BY KAPITOL PROMOTIONS LTD. AND THE WEST OF ENGLAND BRASS BAND ASSOCIATION Following cancellation a week ago, an alternative venue to the Riviera International Centre, Torquay, currently being used as a Covid vaccinationContinue reading2022 West of England Regional Championships to go ahead
RWCMD Cory Composition Prize 2022
Cory Band and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) have announced the return of their popular annual Composition Prize, which was last held in 2019, before the pandemic. Composers are invited to submit new compositions for brass bandContinue readingRWCMD Cory Composition Prize 2022
69,000 jobs in UK music industry wiped out by devastating impact of Covid-19
In 2020, thousands of music industry workers were advised to retrain, or get another job, as the total economic output of the industry almost halved due to the pandemic restrictions. More than a third of jobs in the UK musicContinue reading69,000 jobs in UK music industry wiped out by devastating impact of Covid-19
Classical music snobbery strikes the wrong chord
Guardian Readers tune in to give their opinion on what can be considered ‘real’ music: In his praise of the Guardian for covering the proms, it was disappointing to see Colin Bradbury use the outmoded distinction that classical music isContinue readingClassical music snobbery strikes the wrong chord
Steve Stewart leaves Cory
Scottish soprano cornet star Steve Stewart relinquishes role after a decade of prize winning performances as Kevin Crockford takes over for Royal Albert Hall title defence. The Cory Band has announced that after a decade in the soprano cornet seatContinue readingSteve Stewart leaves Cory
Excalibur chosen as a 3rd Section test piece for 2022
Massive news for us here at Dance is With Music: Colin’s piece ‘Excalibur’ has been selected as the 3rd Section test piece for the National Brass Band Championships in Germany in 2022. It seems that all the selected test piecesContinue readingExcalibur chosen as a 3rd Section test piece for 2022
Hear the Call – brass bands supporting the NHS and frontline workers
Brass bands nationwide have been invited to take part in a day of special events to celebrate the anniversary of the National Health Service and to recognise the efforts and sacrifice of social care and frontline workers during the Covid-19Continue readingHear the Call – brass bands supporting the NHS and frontline workers
