After shutting down because of unauthorised access to the database files (read hacking), SpitValve has been able to restore the data and is back online. They’ve applied a security update to the forum software, so hopefully this minimises future incidents.
The ”official” site for brass band ”talk” in Australasia - set up to promote banding and facilitate positive discussion between members of the banding movements
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Written by Ian McKenzie on February 7th, 2007 with no comments.
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The MSB have posted a calendar of events for 2007 – The Melbourne Staff Band Calendar.
Written by Ian McKenzie on January 21st, 2007 with no comments.
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Stan Ewing has written a review of the Melbourne Staff Band Concert, held in Toronto during the band’s recent visit to North America.
Written by Ian McKenzie on October 19th, 2006 with no comments.
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Talk, vent and discuss all things Trombone in Australia
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Written by Ian McKenzie on October 8th, 2006 with no comments.
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Tickets now available from Music & Gospel Arts 416-422-6108
Written by Ian McKenzie on September 18th, 2006 with no comments.
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This is a Google map of the Melbourne Staff Band’s up coming tour to America and Canada. Click on the red indicators for information on the cities that they will visit.
MSB North America Tour Map
Written by Ian McKenzie on August 8th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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If you want to keep up with the CSB’s visit to Australia, check out the blog maintained by the band Secretary,
Written by Ian McKenzie on June 18th, 2006 with no comments.
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In addition to a fine band web-site, the Harrogate Band maintains what is likely the most complete collection of links to brass band resources. The site’s title, “The Internet Bandsman’s ‘Everything Within’” (IBEW) is a nod to the Victorian domestic how-to handbook, “Enquire Within Upon Everything.”
At the IBEW site you will find thousands of links to brass band information organized by the following categories:
- UK Brass Bands
- Overseas Bands
- Brass Ensembles
- Wind & Concert
- People
- Instruments
- Organisations
- Events
- Books & Music
- Other Suppliers
- Reference
- Humour
From the front page:
The complete information resource for brass bands world-wide. All entries completely free, including events diary, vacancies and mini web pages.
The world’s most comprehensive collection of links to Brass Band related web sites, contacts, addresses and reference information. A complete directory of brass band web sites across the world, brass ensembles, other bands, people, suppliers, music, books, CDs, instruments, recordings, services, organisations, contest, concert and festivals details and diary, vacancies, history, championships, humour, vintage pictures, brass band genealogies, extinct bands, and much more! Over 7,000 entries to explore. Serving the brass band community since 1997, with over 1000 visitors per day.
Brass Band Resources - The Internet Bandsman’s “Everything Within”
[tags]Brass Bands, Resources, Brass Music, Books, Reference, Humour[/tags]
Written by Ian McKenzie on June 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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Marion City Band is a vibrant and progressive community brass band, performing music in a wide variety of styles for many occasions.
Marion City Band
Written by Ian McKenzie on May 13th, 2006 with no comments.
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Tour Dates
Profile - Bandmaster William Himes
In America’s heartland the Chicago Staff Band has come to represent the best in banding traditions of [tag]The Salvation Army[/tag]. It is composed of officers, staff and laymen from the Army’s administrative headquarters in metropolitan Chicago. As the Army’s principal ensemble of the Midwest, its innovative [tag]music[/tag] program is designed to inspire as well as entertain.
Read article: Chicago Staff Band Tour - Australian Southern Territory
[tags]Music, Chicago Staff Band, Christian[/tags]
Written by Ian McKenzie on May 12th, 2006 with no comments.
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