International Riga Brass Symposium, 3-8 April

The city of Riga, in Latvia, will host an International Brass Symposium at the b...
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Sign up for idyllic summer course in Trakai, Lithuania 1-7 August

As many of you know, my favourite week of the summer is spent at the Fanfare Wee...
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Successful Workshop and Recital Weekend in Deidesheim, Germany - download concert review

I've just returned from the weekend workshop and recital in Deidesheim, Ger...
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Malta and Gozo retrospective

My visit to Malta and Gozo was everything that I was hoping for, and more.&nbs...
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Report and Seminar notes for download from the RNCM Judging Seminar

The Seminar was an attempt to show everyone the thinking behind the idea that a ...
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Tuba Euphonium Day in The Netherlands, Sat.5th Feb and lessons 6th Feb.

The finishing touches are being put to the planning of the Tuba Euphonium Day in...
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Concerts and workshop last weekend in Swiitzerland

Last weekend, 14-16 January I was in Berikon, Switzerland, playing two concerts ...
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check out the new Masterclass videos in our VIDEO section

There are some new videos added to the video page on this site now, and new ones...
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News of the CD Recording, title and a video

The recording for the new CD in Manchester went very well. Despite the snowy w...
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Full report on Taiwan and Hong Kong tour

For the third year in succession I spent my Christmas in Asia. This may seem s...
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new Mnozil Brass DVD available now from euphoniumstore.net

The most popular and entertaining brass ensemble in the world MNOZIL BRASS have ...
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Matthew White and Glenn Van Looy

Two top young euphonium players are in the news, Matthew White and Glen Van Lo...
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Steve to premiere new Euphonium Concerto by Hermann Pallhuber in 2011

I'm delighted to announce that I'll be premiering a new Euphonium Conc...
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A Tribute to David Thornton after Ten Years as Solo Euphonium with Black Dyke

David Thornton recently decided to relinquish his position as the Principal Eu...
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Exercises from the Arnhem workshop

This little news item is really for the people who were at my Arnhem workshop la...
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Details of the 2011 Euphonium Competition at the Lieksa Festival announced !

Details of the prestigious Lieksa Brass Festival competition for Euphonium have ...
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New article in October BBW on Brass Band Adjudication

I have contributed to a new article released in the October edition of Brassband...
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On tour - Netherlands and USA 29 Oct to 7th Nov.

I'm off on my travels again soon, with a busy schedule and some challenging...
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Still a few places left for Steve's next masterclass in Germany. Nov.20-21

There are still a few remaining places for my 'Low Brass Workshop...
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Special PlayAlong series promotion

Running for the next four weeks, from now until 10th November we have a great pr...
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Royal Albert Hall contest - in my opinion

Many people have emailed and called me since the National Brass Band Championshi...
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What's new at euphoniumstore.net

Visit my webstore www.euphoniumstore.net . We're adding to our large stock ...
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Successful Japan tour

Having returned from Japan, I can say once again what an incredible country Japa...
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Keep your instrument clean - inside and out - some tips !!

So, this starts with a little story. A few weeks ago I was in my hometown of Bou...
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4BR review of Croatian Euphonic Brass

"Could this be the best thing to come out Croatia since high jumper Blanka Vlasi...
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David Childs becomes a Besson artist

Besson Press release: < Antoine Beaussant, President of Buffet Crampon, on...
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Japan Tour 19-27 September

Japan is always a fascinating and exhilharating country to visit, and I'...
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Concert with Spanish Brass, Zumarraga, 11th Sept

It was a fine evening in the little Basque town of Zumarraga where I was the gue...
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Feedback needed over criteria judging experiment

It was indeed a magnificent day in Birmingham at the 158th British Open Band Ban...
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Criteria Judging Experiment at the British Open Brass Band Championships

It's been a good year for healthy debate on brass band adjudication. To ...
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Solo stars in Jeju, south Korea

Last week a host of international brass solo artists and more than 250 competito...
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Besson welcomes new American euphonium artist

Robert Benton has become the latest outstanding young American euphonium player ...
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euphoniumstore.net August releases and news

Despite the summer lull, we are still moving forwards at www.euphoniumsotre.net ...
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Just for Brass August Newsletter

Click here to see the wonderful new things going on at www.justforbrass.com The...
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Buffet Crampon buys Schrieber and Keilwerth.

THE BUFFET CRAMPON GROUP ACQUIRES THE GERMAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MANUFACTURER S...
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Daily photo diary from Beijing, complete !

I've just returned from Beijing and you can see a daily photo diary from my...
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ITEC 2012 Linz, Austria

ITEA (International Tuba Euphonium Association) is delighted to announce that th...
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8 week non-stop tour begins in USA !!!

Now I'm reporting from the USA on the first leg of a two month non stop tou...
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Sound clips from Hallows Concerto

You can now listen to sound clips from The Hallows Concerto, Op.75 (Rolf Rudin) ...
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Did you get your copy of 'Croatian Euphonic Brass' ?

My latest CD was released on May 15th. Croatian Euphonic Brass has been a really...
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The 'Hallows' Concerto in Germany

Yesterday evening (Saturday 5th June) one of my absolute favourite concertos was...
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Masterclass near Rome, 18-20 June

I'm inviting all Italian euphonium players to come to the beautiful San Gre...
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Busy times in Arizona, USA

Firstly, an apology for not keeping the news page more up to date, but things ha...
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Ultra 'M' shank mouthpiece receives great critical acclaim

We've been receiving your comments on the new 'M' shank Ultra mou...
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Linz, Austria and the European Brass Band Championships

Following my weekend's activities in Laureana di Borrello, Southern Italy n...
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Coming soon the new CD, 'Croatian Euphonic Brass'

I wanted to let you all know of the release in about 3 weeks time, of my new CD,...
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Why are the Ultra mouthpieces so special !?

Many of you continue to write to me to say how much you enjoy the new Mead Ultra...
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Alla Czardas, download free mp3 and sheet music. Live performance next weekend in Italy

Could this be the hardest piece I've ever played live? Well ..it'...
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Review of Steve's concert with Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra 11th April 2010

Here is the review from the critic of the Courier Press, Evansville from Steve&#...
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New Besson euph helps to win Riga competition

Riga based euphonium student Janis Pusplatais was taking part in the brass solo ...
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Two concerts with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra 10,11th April

This week I'll be playing two concerts with the Evansville Philharmonic Orc...
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First review of the new Ultra 6 baritone mouthpiece

Mike Wells, 1st baritone with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band reviews the new Ultr...
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March newsletter from Justforbrass.com

You can download your copy of the March newsletter from www.justforbrass.com by ...
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News update from euphoniumstore.net

Euphoniumstore.net is growing ! I just want to tell you about a few up to date ...
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Specifications of the new Ultra baritone and M shank euphonium mouthpieces

Details of the new SM Ultra Baritone and M shank euphonium mouthpieces are avail...
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The Adjudication Debate continues. My letter to BBW

I have a wrriten a letter to the editor of Brass Band World magazine following r...
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Getting ready for Estonia tour

Final preparations are being made for my visit to Estonia. This visit has been l...
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Low brass extravaganza a success in Erkheim. Germany, see youtube video !

I just returned from a really good day in Erkheim, west of Munich, Germany where...
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Steven Mead in Ghiffa and Verbania, Italy (19-21 Feb)

At the invitation of the music association Anbima, Steven Mead returned to north...
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Photos from Holland and Norway

Its been a rollercoaster few weeks and how have lots of photos and stories from ...
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Crazy travelling !

My schedule is indeed a little mad at the moment, even by my standards. Followin...
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only 5 places left on May BootCamp in Arizona

There are only 5 places left for the first annual bootcamp in the USA. Thi...
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Ultra family about to grow !

The SM Ultra baritone mouthpieces and the 'M' shank euphonium models a...
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Calling all RNCM Alumni who plan to be at ITEC 2010

I'm putting together an RNCM Alumni Ensemble to play at the ITEC 2010, in T...
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Busy days ahead in The Netherlands, Norway and the UK

Steven Mead spent Christmas in Taipei, Taiwan as a guest of the&n...
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Check out the events page for all 2010 dates

The events page has been updated with all Steve's confirmed 2010 activities...
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Jeju Solo Competition 10-20 August - be part of this great event

I have had great pleasure watching this competition grow in stature over recent ...
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Masters in Brass - a unique opportunity to learn

Masters in Brass is the title of a unique and very exclusive brass event to be h...
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Report on Taiwan and some fun in Calabria (Italy)

Many people thought I was a little crazy going as far away as Taipei for Christm...
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Euphonium Boot Camp in USA May 2010 - time to book !

There will be a specialist course in Phoenix, Arizona next May, one week before ...
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