BeyonD The BArlines
'Beyond the Barlines' features Frank in conversation with some of the brass world's most important players, composers and conductors.
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Paul Hindmarsh
A former professional singer and BBC Radio 3 Producer, Paul Hindmarsh is now an established festival curator, commentator, editor and producer. Since 2006 he has been Artistic Director of the Royal Northern College of Music's annual Brass Band Festival, and has served as Editor of Brass Band World.
A leading voice on British music of the 20th century, Paul has commissioned over 40 brass band works, continues to edit and arrange for choirs, brass band and orchestra and is in the process of completing a life and works study of music of Wilfred Heaton.
Roger Webster
Roger Webster is an English cornetist who receives worldwide critical acclaim for his performances. As Frank says about Roger, "I’ve enjoyed making music with this brilliant cornet player for decades and he’s got some fascinating things so say about being the solo cornet of both Black Dyke and Grimethorpe". (The photo above is courtesy of Roger and BBC4.)
Ian Bousfield
This edition of Beyond the Barlines has Frank in conversation with Ian Bousfield, "one thing that has never changed is Ian's willingness to share his thoughts, sometimes controversial but always interesting and of course backed up by his reputation and achievements. He is simply one of the finest trombone players, ever, and I feel privileged to count him as a friend."
Nick Hudson
This edition of Beyond the Barlines has Frank in conversation with Nick Hudson, "I’ve known and admired the playing of trombonist Nick Hudson for many years. He was spotted by Howard Snell who made him principal trombone of Foden’s, which started a musical relationship which grew and grew over their 15 years together."
Kenny Crookston
This edition of Beyond the Barlines has Frank in conversation with Kenny Crookston and it's full of positive thinking. The conversation reflects both a deep passion for brass music as well as how best to support the 1,000 or so bands that play in England at the moment.
Richard Marshall
British conductor, composer and trumpeter, Elgar Howarth once said that Richard Marshall was one of the most outstanding cornet players that this country has ever produced. Becoming solo cornet at Grimethorpe when he was only 19 and then fulfilling his childhood dream of leading Black Dyke 10 years later are just two examples of how accurate that observation was.
