Sitting in the studio of Doug Bott, Musical Director of OpenUp Music, we are looking at an array of technical equipment in front of us but the questions posed are not standard ones.
Sitting in the studio of Doug Bott, Musical Director of OpenUp Music, we are looking at an array of technical equipment in front of us but the questions posed are not standard ones.
With proper support and help in adapting musical instruments, the UK’s only disabled-led regional orchestra is hitting all the right notes with a unique musical event
With proper support and help in adapting musical instruments, the UK’s only disabled-led regional orchestra is hitting all the right notes with a unique musical event
If you missed the performance of the specially commissioned work for brass band, Silver Rose, which was premiered at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Remembrance Sunday
If you missed the performance of the specially commissioned work for brass band, Silver Rose, which was premiered at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Remembrance Sunday
Chris Thomas talks to composer Liz Lane to find out more about her work, inspiration and future musical plans involving brass bands...
Chris Thomas talks to composer Liz Lane to find out more about her work, inspiration and future musical plans involving brass bands...
Cardiff New Brass Festival. Featuring: RAF Fanfare Team; Symphonic Brass of the RAF; Wormshead Brass; Euphony; RAF Brass Trio: BTM Junior Band
Cardiff New Brass Festival. Featuring: RAF Fanfare Team; Symphonic Brass of the RAF; Wormshead Brass; Euphony; RAF Brass Trio: BTM Junior Band
Composer Liz Lane has explored her family history, famous Foden's victories and the esoteric cultural beliefs of 17th century Rosicrucianism for her new major work to be premiered at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
Composer Liz Lane has explored her family history, famous Foden's victories and the esoteric cultural beliefs of 17th century Rosicrucianism for her new major work to be premiered at the RNCM Brass Band Festival this weekend.
The wonderful South-West Open Youth Orchestra - the UK's only disabled-led orchestra for young musicians - perform 'Silver Rose' with Lydbrook Band and the University of the West of England Singers
The wonderful South-West Open Youth Orchestra - the UK's only disabled-led orchestra for young musicians - perform 'Silver Rose' with Lydbrook Band and the University of the West of England Singers
Liz has recently been asked to write an article about women in the music business, particularly brass bands, for the July/August edition of Brass Band World
Liz has recently been asked to write an article about women in the music business, particularly brass bands, for the July/August edition of Brass Band World
ide 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
ide 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

A Durham City venue will come alive with the sounds of brass music this weekend.
The Story, our culture, heritage and registration venue, will host the Durham County Brass Band Association's competition this Sunday (17 May) from 10am until 5pm.
In its 80th year, the competition sees 11 of the region's brass bands competing, with a winning band announced at the end of the day.
Families are welcome at The Story from 10am, with bands starting to battle it out from 10.30am.
Bands taking part include Bearpark and Esh; Billingham Silver; Craghead Colliery; Dunston Silver; EDMG Peterlee; Felling; Ferryhill Town; Spennymoor Town; Trimdon; and Valley Brass.
In addition to The Story café being open, street food catering vans will be on site throughout the day and there'll be a range of family-friendly activities for younger audiences.
Face painting will be on offer between 11am and 3pm, and a visit to the venue's Search and Discover area will offer children a chance to create their own badge and banner.
Free parking for the event is available at Howlands Park and Ride, a five-minute walk to The Story.

Some of the best brass musicians in the world, at the peak of their powers, each presenting a programme of contemporary and traditional repertoire, along with major solo works, effortlessly linked by the inimitable Frank Renton.
Each band will be encouraged to present themselves in their best possible light, playing to their strengths and free of the stresses and strains of contesting.
The bands are:
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band: 10:30-11:15
Willebroek: 12:00-13:15
Black Dyke Band: 14:00-15:15pm
David Childs Solo Recital: 16:00-16:45
Flowers Band: 17:30-18:45
Foden's Band: 19:30-20:45