Tide and Time will receive further performances by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at Cheltenham Town Hall on 6 April and Wells Cathedral on 7 April.
Tide and Time will receive further performances by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at Cheltenham Town Hall on 6 April and Wells Cathedral on 7 April.
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BLOG – COMMISSIONS AND COLLABORATIONS
John Storey, of the Band of the Royal Logistics Corps, gave the US premiere of Robin Robin
John Storey, of the Band of the Royal Logistics Corps, gave the US premiere of Robin Robin
Tide and Time, a 12 minute work inspired by artists in Liz's family will be performed by the first time on Friday 25 February in a programme of music by Foden's Band
Tide and Time, a 12 minute work inspired by artists in Liz's family will be performed by the first time on Friday 25 February in a programme of music by Foden's Band
Liz was invited to be Guest Editor for The Sampler November edition, a role writing and commissioning blogs, creating a Soundcloud playlist, and previewing up and coming future performances.
Liz was invited to be Guest Editor for The Sampler November edition, a role writing and commissioning blogs, creating a Soundcloud playlist, and previewing up and coming future performances.
The South-West Open Youth Orchestra, conductor Doug Bott, with Bristol Youth Choir, conductor David Ogden, gave the world premiere of City Lights at the Breaking the Glass Ceiling symposium
The South-West Open Youth Orchestra, conductor Doug Bott, with Bristol Youth Choir, conductor David Ogden, gave the world premiere of City Lights at the Breaking the Glass Ceiling symposium
Liz is delighted to be featured in this month's British Bandsman magazine in an article entitled Composition and Collaboration
Liz is delighted to be featured in this month's British Bandsman magazine in an article entitled Composition and Collaboration
Birmingham Conservatoire Band; Tredegar Band, Conductor: Ian Porthouse, St Paul's Church, Birmingham
Birmingham Conservatoire Band; Tredegar Band, Conductor: Ian Porthouse, St Paul's Church, Birmingham
hree performances of Silver Rose, one of a work written over ten years ago, an education project by a river and a premiere at a zoo all made up a diverse but very enjoyable June series of performances - even including three days in a row!
hree performances of Silver Rose, one of a work written over ten years ago, an education project by a river and a premiere at a zoo all made up a diverse but very enjoyable June series of performances - even including three days in a row!
Liz was thrilled to share the celebrations at an award dinner on Tuesday 9 May along with SWOYO member George and some of the OpenUp Music team
Liz was thrilled to share the celebrations at an award dinner on Tuesday 9 May along with SWOYO member George and some of the OpenUp Music team
Liz was invited to adjudicate at the recent Cory Composition Competition which took place at the Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama on 20 May 2017.
Liz was invited to adjudicate at the recent Cory Composition Competition which took place at the Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama on 20 May 2017.
Triangle Radio, a community radio station based in the Forest of Dean, are set to feature a special ‘Strike Up The Brass’ show broadcasting highlights from a ‘flight’ themed concert performed to commemorate the final Concorde ever produced.
Triangle Radio, a community radio station based in the Forest of Dean, are set to feature a special ‘Strike Up The Brass’ show broadcasting highlights from a ‘flight’ themed concert performed to commemorate the final Concorde ever produced.

Remembrance Concert
Coleford Community Choir and Lydbrook Band.
All proceeds will be going to the Poppy Appeal.
Interval refreshments

The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference is the world's largest instrumental music education conference, annually drawing approximately 17,000 attendees to Chicago from all 50 states and as many as forty countries.
The Midwest Clinic annual conference offers engaging learning opportunities for high school students, college music majors, new teachers, veteran teachers, and music administrators. Attendees may choose from 100+ clinics presented by leaders in the profession, aimed at teaching specific instruments or sections, conducting and rehearsal techniques, administering a music program, developing strategies for recruitment and retention, strengthening strategies for music advocacy, teaching improvisation and composition, and implementing technology. Two cornerstones of the conference are the Reading Sessions, that highlight new music publications, and the Rehearsal Labs, that demonstrate best teaching practices.Throughout the conference, Performances are presented by a variety of musical groups from around the world, including: string orchestras, concert bands, wind ensembles, jazz ensembles or combos, and a variety of chamber groups. Musicians in these ensembles range from elementary, middle, and high school students, college and university students, adult community organizations, professional musicians, and the premiere performers of The United States Military.

Charity concert featuring the world premiere of Precious Stones, Belshazzar's Feast, Gershwin Piano Concerto in F (soloist Isata Kanneh Mason) and a new commission 'Blow, blow thou winter wind' by Tom Green. Conducted by Chris Hill.
Help Musicians - a charity for professional musicians of all genres, both in work and in retirement. They help at times of crisis, but also at times of opportunity, giving people the support they need at the crucial stages that could make or break their career.
Bristol Music Trust - a cultural organisation promoting music and the arts. It’s responsible for developing a vibrant programme of music and events at Bristol Beacon, and for supporting young people through music education activities in Bristol and the South West.

The New Zealand Brass Band Championships is one of the world’s oldest music competitions.
The first contest was held in the Christchurch Drill Hall on the 17th of April 1880 with an audience of 2500 people. Six bands competed, and the audience chose the winner – the Invercargill Garrison Band, under the command of Captain W.E. Heywood.
Invercargill is a compact city, and all venues are within easy walking distance. The following venues will be used for the solos on Wednesday and Thursday:
Hall 1 Civic Theatre
Hall 2 Wikitoria Room, upstairs in the Civic
Hall 3 St John’s Church, as part of SIT (has a café on site) on Esk Street.
Hall 4 The Central Baptist Church on Deveron Street
Hall 5 (Wednesday only) – for open ensembles - is at the First Church on Tay Street.
On Friday 16 and Saturday 17 April, the A and B Band events will be in the Civic Theatre, and C, D, and Youth will be at the Christian Centre on Leet Street. The Street March route on Friday will run through the beautiful (and flat) Queens Gardens.