Bocchino Music

Press release - 2 December 2006: Bocchino CDs feature well in British Bandsman CD of the Year Awards

Euphonium Virtuoso (BOCC107) and Twenty Supreme Years (BOCC106) came first and second respectively in their categories (solo/band). The awards are announced 2nd December in the 'CD of Year' Awards of the British Bandsman magazine.

Some of the remarks from the judges:

"Twenty Supreme Years is simply magnificent. Stunning playing, vivid sound reproduction (listening is like being on the podium!) plus some of the repertoire's most effective and sophisticated arrangements make this a special disc".

"Steven Mead continues to perfect his art and constantly seeks the utmost in all areas of CD production."

"That left me with Steven Mead's nominations, both of which display his phenomenal technique, complete mastery of the instrument and stylish music-making throughout."

"..with no expense spared on the quality of everything from overall sound, production values and full colour booklet with detailed notes explaining every piece performed."

World of the Euphonium Vol.5 (Steven Mead and Tomoko Sawano/Polyphonic Reproductions) also came second in the solo category.

Bocchino Music is the name of Steve’s new company and is his new creative outlet that will in time include sheet music, brass study material and sound recordings. Bocchino is Italian for ‘mouthpiece’ , represented in the new logo to look for on the Euphonium Magic and all future publications. Given the time that Steve spends in Italy these days the Italian influence is not surprising. Whilst it is likely that Steve will make solo albums with other companies in the future Bocchino will be the home for all the special innovative projects that break the mould of traditional brass solo recordings.

Innovation has been a hallmark thoughout Steve’s professional music life and so it continues with Bocchino (pronounced, bok-ee-no), his new creative mouthpiece with which to reach his ever-expanding audience throughout the world. All the new CDs , starting with Euphonium Magic, will appear in the stylish digi-pak format with themed artwork and imaginative art work complementing the vivid colours of the musical ideas.