Thought you might like a few piccies from Ascot.
Me with ex-champion racehorse Monsignor and the old boy with Friary Guildford Band!
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
QIPCO at Ascot
Thought you might like a few piccies from Ascot.
Me with ex-champion racehorse Monsignor and the old boy with Friary Guildford Band!
Time to blog again!
Well, it's been such a long time since I wrote something I really should make the effort!
A quick update of where we are up to today; Aside from being bugged by the office cats as we work, we are deeply into organising and managing all the bands and pre-match anthems for the Gillette 4 Nations Rugby League Tournament.
It's a fantastic opportunity for bands to perform in fabulous venues and be heard by millions so we're delighted to bring on board Rainford Band, EYMS, Wrexham Brass, Friary Guildford and our own Ottoni Brass.
Ottoni performed superbly at the Super League Grand Final last week at Old Trafford whilst, last Saturday we supplied Friary Guildford to entertain the crowds at the QIPCO British Champion Series Race Day at Ascot.
They did an awesome job and Mode for, gave excellent service with glowing reviews such as this from James Oldring, the Operations and Events Director at the British Champions Series: "I wanted to get in touch with you to thank you for your professionalism and fantastic service...to find me exactly what I was looking for within 36 hours of being asked, and delivering it under budget was fantastic, and a huge help to me. There is no doubt as to who I will be contacting when I need a similar service again."
As I write, Simon's busy completing the anthems and a new commissioned medley of 4 Nations related tunes for the Gillette 4 Nations and on top of all this we've got a healthy flow of orders, some inspiring teaching and all our rehearsals.
It's a busy old life, but it's time to get on the writing band wagon and start publishing a few things about the brass music world, so why not join in the brass debate!
Tabby
18 October 2011
A quick update of where we are up to today; Aside from being bugged by the office cats as we work, we are deeply into organising and managing all the bands and pre-match anthems for the Gillette 4 Nations Rugby League Tournament.
It's a fantastic opportunity for bands to perform in fabulous venues and be heard by millions so we're delighted to bring on board Rainford Band, EYMS, Wrexham Brass, Friary Guildford and our own Ottoni Brass.
Ottoni performed superbly at the Super League Grand Final last week at Old Trafford whilst, last Saturday we supplied Friary Guildford to entertain the crowds at the QIPCO British Champion Series Race Day at Ascot.
They did an awesome job and Mode for, gave excellent service with glowing reviews such as this from James Oldring, the Operations and Events Director at the British Champions Series: "I wanted to get in touch with you to thank you for your professionalism and fantastic service...to find me exactly what I was looking for within 36 hours of being asked, and delivering it under budget was fantastic, and a huge help to me. There is no doubt as to who I will be contacting when I need a similar service again."
As I write, Simon's busy completing the anthems and a new commissioned medley of 4 Nations related tunes for the Gillette 4 Nations and on top of all this we've got a healthy flow of orders, some inspiring teaching and all our rehearsals.
It's a busy old life, but it's time to get on the writing band wagon and start publishing a few things about the brass music world, so why not join in the brass debate!
Tabby
18 October 2011
Friday, 30 April 2010
Live from Linz!
Well the coverage provided courtesy of British Bandsman and Yamaha Neo is unquestionably a great event for those unable to be in Linz and for the first time we can have un-biased coverage on the event.
The first night has led to some wonderful performances of Thomas Doss' set test-piece but who were your favourites? Black Dyke were unquestionably top drawer with Cory providing a tremendous performance but I have to say Eikanger and Oberosterreich gave real thills of performances.
So, why not share your thoughts with us here?
Tabby
The first night has led to some wonderful performances of Thomas Doss' set test-piece but who were your favourites? Black Dyke were unquestionably top drawer with Cory providing a tremendous performance but I have to say Eikanger and Oberosterreich gave real thills of performances.
So, why not share your thoughts with us here?
Tabby
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Good music or media hype?
The other day I went to a rehearsal with a fab bunch of brass players in the North East to get my practice time in before a trip to France in June and on arrival (albeit 10 minutes late because someone puts the 90 mile journey on elastic!) it was time to play a piece of music by a much hyped brass band composer!
The piece was Horizons by Paul Lovatt-Cooper. Of course, the sounds are harmless enough, it keeps the crowd pleased apparently, but in honesty I found it rather dull and just variations on other snippets of tunes put together in a rather unstructured fashion and also rather similar to the other pieces by him I have played or listened to.
Now, as a musician that's my opinion and I'm certainly not knocking someone for bringing enjoyment to the field and doing well out of it on the way; the bands seem to enjoy playing it and the audience enjoys hearing it so those boxes are ticked, but how does this writing of only average quality fair so much better compared to the genius of some of our other current and past composers? Is it purely down to the media hype surrounding the sensation of someone popularised by a top band, or because actually people believe it really is quality writing?
What's your views, why not have your say here.
Tabby
The piece was Horizons by Paul Lovatt-Cooper. Of course, the sounds are harmless enough, it keeps the crowd pleased apparently, but in honesty I found it rather dull and just variations on other snippets of tunes put together in a rather unstructured fashion and also rather similar to the other pieces by him I have played or listened to.
Now, as a musician that's my opinion and I'm certainly not knocking someone for bringing enjoyment to the field and doing well out of it on the way; the bands seem to enjoy playing it and the audience enjoys hearing it so those boxes are ticked, but how does this writing of only average quality fair so much better compared to the genius of some of our other current and past composers? Is it purely down to the media hype surrounding the sensation of someone popularised by a top band, or because actually people believe it really is quality writing?
What's your views, why not have your say here.
Tabby
Saturday, 24 April 2010
Review - Kumbaya (arr. Simon Kerwin) for Brass Band
So the first review of Mode for publications put on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlbI-S3Zjn4
The first of many reviews but soon, when I have the new technology, they will be video reviews.
If you have anythign that you would like revieiwng - let us have it and we will review it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlbI-S3Zjn4
The first of many reviews but soon, when I have the new technology, they will be video reviews.
If you have anythign that you would like revieiwng - let us have it and we will review it!
Thursday, 22 April 2010
Time to start
So, it's time to start blogging again so I'll be picking up the pace over the next few weeks. News, reviews and editorials on the way!
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Mode for....Four or More!
Mode for....Four or More! is music for beginner brass group, playable by groups of four or
more players!
With four parts provided in Bb, Eb and F pitches plus an optional play-along part for the
teacher or ‘stars’ in your brass group, Mode for’s selection of music in the Mode for....Four or
More! range is a refreshing addition to world’s beginner brass music repertoire.
All the pieces are designed for players of Level 1 standard (beginner) and work independently
as great training and concert items.
The music also complements Mode for’s own teaching method, Mode for....Brass! Book 1, in
which extracts of the Mode for....Four or More! range are used to develop and progress brass
players, with technique, theoretical and musical advice.
This music is a perfect resource for all brass trainers, including community band leaders, brass
teachers and wider opportunities teachers.
The Price!
Each piece is priced at £10 and supplied on CD-Rom with the score
and parts in various pitches available to print out when required.
Bulk purchase discounts apply so why not buy any 10 pieces of your
choice for £67 or all 20 pieces for £115.
Purchase via the website at www.modeforpublishing.co.uk or contact us
at info@modefor.co.uk or on +1422 200003.
Free Music!
For your free sample of the music, a set of Carnival of Venice, e-mail us at info@modefor.co.uk
more players!
With four parts provided in Bb, Eb and F pitches plus an optional play-along part for the
teacher or ‘stars’ in your brass group, Mode for’s selection of music in the Mode for....Four or
More! range is a refreshing addition to world’s beginner brass music repertoire.
All the pieces are designed for players of Level 1 standard (beginner) and work independently
as great training and concert items.
The music also complements Mode for’s own teaching method, Mode for....Brass! Book 1, in
which extracts of the Mode for....Four or More! range are used to develop and progress brass
players, with technique, theoretical and musical advice.
This music is a perfect resource for all brass trainers, including community band leaders, brass
teachers and wider opportunities teachers.
The Price!
Each piece is priced at £10 and supplied on CD-Rom with the score
and parts in various pitches available to print out when required.
Bulk purchase discounts apply so why not buy any 10 pieces of your
choice for £67 or all 20 pieces for £115.
Purchase via the website at www.modeforpublishing.co.uk or contact us
at info@modefor.co.uk or on +1422 200003.
Free Music!
For your free sample of the music, a set of Carnival of Venice, e-mail us at info@modefor.co.uk
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