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Brass Evolution

Brass Evolution

Written by: Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale
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 A podcast where we explore the rich culture and history of the brass banding world. Each episode myself and a guest will delve into a topic from the brass band past - contests, conductors, clothing and everything in between.© 2023 Brass Evolution Music World
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  • Ep 14. Gavin Holman - The First Brass Band Contests

    Ep 14. Gavin Holman - The First Brass Band Contests
    Oct 18 2024

    In this episode I chat to returning guest Gavin Holman about his research into the first recorded brass band contests and the most well documented event - Burton Constable. We talk instrumentation, perverse serpents, cutting reviews, issuing challenges and clergy adjudicators.

    the Internet Bandsman's Everything Within

    https://www.brassbandresults.co.uk/
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    32 mins
  • Ep 13. Steve Hughes - Besses o' th' Barn Entente Cordial Tour

    Ep 13. Steve Hughes - Besses o' th' Barn Entente Cordial Tour
    Sep 13 2024

    In this episode I chat to Besses player and researcher Steve Hughes about the band performing to Princes and Presidents on their groundbreaking French tour of 1905.

    History of Besses o' th' Barn Facebook group

    Besses o' th' Barn Band

    Besses o' th' Barn Youtube

    Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band

    https://fanlist.com/brassevolution
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    32 mins
  • Ep 12. Ray Farr - The Distin Family

    Ep 12. Ray Farr - The Distin Family
    Feb 22 2024

    In this episode I chat to banding icon Ray Farr about his research into the Distin Family and their extraodinary impact on the beginnings of the brass band movement. We discuss the groups origins, tenor horn vs. alto saxhorn, missing testpieces and the wonderful array of instruments being performed at the time.

    https://www.rayfarr.com/

    Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band

    https://fanlist.com/brassevolution
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    25 mins
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