Practice Smart! – Jörgen van Rijen

Practice Smart! – Jörgen van Rijen

The Band Post speaks to Jörgen van Rijen, Principal trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, on his thoughts about the festival, the music he plays and his practicing habits. This interview is part of the coverage for the Singapore Low Brass Festival 2016...
The Bass Trombone Sound – Matyas Veer

The Bass Trombone Sound – Matyas Veer

The Band Post speaks to Matyas Veer, Principal Bass Trombone of Essener Philharmoniker, on becoming a bass trombone player, an ideal bass sound and his daily practice habits. This interview is part of the coverage for the Singapore Low Brass Festival 2016 organized...
Solo-ing the Euphonium with Gary Curtin

Solo-ing the Euphonium with Gary Curtin

The Band Post speaks to Gary Curtin, Principal Euphonium player of the world-renowned Black Dyke Band, on his thoughts about the instrument as a solo career. This interview is part of the coverage for the Singapore Low Brass Festival 2016 organized by The Band World...
Singapore Low Brass Festival 2016

Singapore Low Brass Festival 2016

Jointly organized and presented by Music Elements, The Band World and Music Gear Singapore, the Singapore Low Brass Festival 2016 is a 3 day ticketed event. As the biggest gathering for low brass musicians in the region, the festival runs from 16 – 18...
Top Flutists to take Centre Stage in Singapore

Top Flutists to take Centre Stage in Singapore

Top Flute performers from Vienna, Germany, Norwegian and Singapore will be performing during the two-day Singapore Flute Festival III on the 20 and 21 August 2016. Multiple prize-winner and Muramatsu artist Hansgeorg Schmeiser from Vienna will be giving his debut...
Vandoren Day 2016

Vandoren Day 2016

Presented by MusicGear, Vandoren Day is an event about Reeds, Mouthpieces and accessories by renowned French maker Vandoren! The event is organized in collaboration with Vandoren’s product expert Jean-Louis Rene, who will present seminars about reed and...
7 Things about Singapore Clarinet Festival 2015

7 Things about Singapore Clarinet Festival 2015

With less than two weeks to the 190th Anniversary Celebration of Buffet Crampon, The Band Post reveals seven updates to the Singapore Clarinet Festival (SGCF), a two day event organized by The Band World. a. Schedule 29 NOV (Sunday) 1630 – 1730  Solo Recital by...
7 Things about Singapore Clarinet Festival 2015

Two Days of Clarinet Festivity!

In conjunction with the 190th Anniversary Celebration of renowned clarinet maker, Buffet Crampon, the Singapore Clarinet Festival (SGCF) is a two day event organized by The Band World. Held on 29 and 30 November 2015 (mark your dates!) at the Arts House, the...
The Band World Opens at Esplanade Mall

The Band World Opens at Esplanade Mall

The Band World, an household name that has been serving wind instrumentalists in Singapore for the past two decades has opened their store at the Esplanade on 20 November this year. Celebrating a 25 year history made possible by Mr Ong Tee Hoe and Ms Sia Swee Suan,...