Brass Evolution

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.

  1. 10/18/2024

    Ep 14. Gavin Holman - The First Brass Band Contests

    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/

    32 min

  2. 09/13/2024

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

    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

    32 min

  3. 02/22/2024

    Ep 12. Ray Farr - The Distin Family

    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

    25 min

  4. 01/12/2024

    Ep 11. James P Gregory Jnr - Cora Youngblood Corson

    In this episode I chat to researcher and relative of Cora Youngblood Corson, James P Gregory Jnr about her trailblazing and complex life and his ongoing discoveries into her significance in opening doors for women brass musicians. We discuss her enterprising beginnings in Anadarko, her rise to fame, jewel encrusted Euphoniums and much more. The Legend of Cora Youngblood Corson - Youtube Presentation International Tuba Euphonium Association   Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band https://fanlist.com/brassevolution

    32 min

  5. 11/24/2023

    Ep 10. David Hirst - The ’Celebrated’ Black Dyke Mills Band

    In this episode I chat to David Hirst about the origins of the probably the most famous brass band in the world - Black Dyke. We discuss the early contests, instrumentation, local rivalries and some of the legends of the Queensbury band in the Victorian era. The 'Celebrated' Black Dyke Mills book The Heritage Centre Roy Newsome Brass Band Archive

    34 min

  6. 11/10/2023

    Ep9. Jeremy de Korte - Postcard Perspectives

    In this episode I chat to Band Blasts from the Past blogger and postcard collector Jeremy de Korte about his own collection, Australian banding and how these cards and their messages can help us uncover the banding past. Trove - National Library of Australia and partners This episode mentions Aboriginal Mission Bands. This podcast acknowledges First Australian peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea, and culture. Brass Evolution pays respects to the resilience and strength of Ancestors and Elders past, present, and emerging and extends that respect to all First Australian peoples. Support the show

    25 min

  7. 10/21/2023

    Ep8. David Reynolds - The Wizard & The Typhoon

    This episode I chat to founding Director of the Shildon Heritage Alliance CIC and author David Reynolds about the lives and entrepreneurial spirit of two men from a pioneering railway town who went on to create some of the brass band movements most powerful and enduring contest marches - George Allen and Thomas Bulch. The Wizard & The Typhoon website Support the show

    30 min

  8. 09/22/2023

    Ep7. Simone Rebello - The Evolution of Brass Band Percussion

    This episode I chat to Director of Percussion at the RNCM Simone Rebello about the history of percussion in UK brass bands. We talk about the  journey from solitary timekeeper to incredible virtuoso soloists and vast sections, performing on a wonderful variety of instruments, and the compositions that propelled percussion forward. Simone Rebello website If you like the podcast you can support it by leaving a tip or buying a perk - including asking my next guest a question or getting a shoutout via PodInBox Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band  Salute to Youth - Gilbert Vinter performed by the CWS Manchester Band   Support the show

    29 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Brass Evolution
  • Show Website
    Brass Evolution