Preface In Japan, we have a monthly magazine called “Band Journal” published by Ongaku No Tomo Sha Corp. Every year, it publishes an analysis of set pieces for the All Japan Band Competition (AJBC) a… Read More »Score Analysis of Sunny Island
Written by Thomas Harper and NUS Wind Symphony Daily life as a student at NUS is challenging. Not only is the workload significant, but there’s a constant, underlying message that today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders,… Read More »NUS Wind Symphony to debut new commissioned work
Opening Singapore Wind Symphony’s program for 2017 is “Fellini“, a concert presented by renowned composer and conductor Johan de Meij! In a carefully crafted program by Johan and resident conductor Adrian Tan, the concert will feature recent… Read More »Fellini!
[blockquote author=”Franklin D. Roosevelt” pull=”normal”]Happiness…lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.[/blockquote] To date, I have not met anyone who did not want to be successful in whatever he or she chose.… Read More »The Price of Success
Yamaha saxophone and Silverstein ligature artist, Daniel Chia is no stranger to delivering his brand of music to the world, thrilling audiences at the MIDEM Festival in France and the Sunburst International Festival in Malaysia. With his signature… Read More »Daniel Chia – Making Music That Feels Good
[blockquote author=”” ]Where I was is destroyed, where I am stands condemned, where I shall be is just now being built.[/blockquote] When we all have the potential to succeed at almost anything we choose, why do… Read More »Achieving Excellence
Heading into its 4th edition, this year’s WBAS Youth Band Festival takes place on 12-16 December at the National University of Singapore (NUS) U-Town, with a finale concert on 17 December at the Esplanade. Hand picked… Read More »Young Talents of WBAS Youth Band Festival 2016
The Band Post speaks to Jörgen van Rijen, Principal trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, on his thoughts about the festival, the music he plays and his practicing habits. This interview is part of the coverage… Read More »Practice Smart! – Jörgen van Rijen
Organized by BAM International, the International Competition of Band Composition is to promote and increase the music composition and the current repertoire. In particular, the aim of the Competition is to create an original literature… Read More »International Competition of Band Composition 2016/2017
The Band Post speaks to Matyas Veer, Principal Bass Trombone of Essener Philharmoniker, on becoming a bass trombone player, an ideal bass sound and his daily practice habits. This interview is part of the coverage for the… Read More »The Bass Trombone Sound – Matyas Veer
