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Thursday 4 August 2016

Instrument: Besson Tuba

For many years, Besson EEb tubas have been well-known and respected for their warm, deep sound, exceptional stability and an intonation that is probably the best to be found in such a big instrument. The 3+1 ‘British set-up’ gives these tubas remarkable virtuosity - a great help in raising perception of the...read more

Thursday 4 August 2016

CD: Music in the Air

Jonathan Crowhurst, Director of the National Concert Band Symposium, reviews the latest CD from the Royal Air Force's flagship band, conducted by Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs and Squadron Leader Piers Morrell The Central Band of the Royal Air Force is one of the very few bands left in the services that does...read more