Frankly Speaking
IN OUR FRANKLY SPEAKING PROGRAMMES, frank LOOKs BACK AT PEOPLE, PERFORMANCES, MUSIC AND EVENTS WHICH HAVE LEFT A SIGNIFICANT MARK ON his LIFE AS A MUSICIAN.
As Frank says, "some I hope you'll find amusing, others thought provoking or moving, but all will be written from the heart".
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Sir Malcolm Arnold
In this edition of Frankly Speaking, I'm sharing my memories of a man who was full of stories, full of friendship and full of great music, both as trumpet player and of course as one of our most distinguished composers. Sir Malcolm Arnold, who was born on 21 October 1921.
William Rimmer
In this edition of Frankly Speaking, I’m celebrating the talent and achievements of the often overlooked player, composer and conductor, William Rimmer, who made a unique contribution to the band world back in the early 20th Century.
“The President’s Own”
In this edition of Frankly Speaking, I'm taking an affectionate look at the "The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organisation, and one that to my mind excels in just about every department.
Kneller Hall
In this edition of Frankly Speaking, I'm paying tribute to Kneller Hall, both the place itself, and the wonderful people who made it the home of military music for over 150 years.
The Come Back Trumpeter
In this edition of Frankly Speaking, I've got my cornet in my hand and I'm musing about re-discovering the sheer fun and total joy that there is to be had from playing.
Post Covid Contesting
In this edition of Frankly Speaking, I'm putting forward some hopefully thought provoking, possibly revolutionary and for some, quite challenging, ideas about Post Covid Contesting.
