Brass Band Links

Rayleigh Brass. This is a band I played in.
The Southend Band . Another band that has kindly put up with me...
On 13 October 2001, after 38 years of playing cornet I had my first 'proper' lesson from none other than Alan Morrison
Castle Point Brass Band. This is a band I used to play in.
The Internet Bandsman's Everything Within is a real cornucopia of resources.
Dave Smillie's Brass Band Page. Dave says how he served in the RAF and played in an RAF band, but was not an RAF bandsman!
Nigel Horne's Brass Band Site This guy's got the right interests for his name!! The site is very useful for people interested in brass banding.
Brass Band World Magazine This looks good. It claims to be an internet magazine, but it's not! It's an internet site promoting a paper magazine. However, there's still some stuff worth looking at.
I promised Gavin Holman I would reciprocate his link at Harrogate Band. What a super site it is!
Besson are one of the most popular instrument makers
Here's a good list of Brass Band sites from R. Jones.
John Myatt's is a decent Brass and Wood wind shop in Hertofrdshire. Ask for Clive
Yamaha are another well-known manufacturer
OK, so trumpets are not part of a brass band, but Trumpet Player Online is still a good site to visit

Essex (UK) is a great place for brass bands — and for lots of other music, too. I am delighted to recommend to you the Music in Essex site

Bill Lewington is a well-known brass shop. They've moved from their central London location to an industrial estate in south Essex
This is the Brass Band Discussion Forum
Steve Sykes is a composer, arranger and brilliant tuba player. And a very nice chap, too.
Castle Music supply sheet music for brass bands. I've never used them, but their site looks good.
Want to buy or sell? Try the Band Exchange
Trumpet Tips will help you improve your performance
R. Jones' Trumpet Page has a lot more than trumpet stuff. It's a real cornucopia!

Here are 5 tips on how to be a good bandsman

Brass Band Bits, my personal brass band story

Things to think of if you want to hire a brass band


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