Show Notes
The Burditt family has a long association with the Canadian Staff Band (CSB). Following in his father’s footsteps, earlier this year Andrew Burditt was appointed as Bandmaster of the CSB. Matthew talks to Andrew about his life, his music and his aspirations for the band.
From one Staff Bandmaster to another… International Staff Bandmaster (elect) Jonathan Evans continues his in-depth look at RSA’s masterpiece, ‘At the edge of time’. This analysis will be completed next month.
Bradley Stires leaves the ‘happiest place on earth’ to spend a month on one of the loneliest! Live from LAX airport, Bradley tells us what album he’ll be taking with him to keep him company.
Bandmastermind and a new Sparsely Scored complete another episode.
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