Bryan Allen on fundraising, his health and all things brass | episode 38

Bryan Allen on fundraising, his health and all things brass | episode 38

Author: brassbandsontherecord February 11, 2022 Duration: 36:37
Freelance performer, conductor, educator and adjudicator, Bryan Allen has enjoyed a long and distinguished musical career, from travelling the world with celebrated chamber group Fine Arts Brass to staging the Brass Explosion festivals in Birmingham and guiding the next generation during his tenure as head of brass at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The 63-year-old was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease – but he isn’t letting it get him down, and is in the midst of a fundraising drive to help support young people buy brass instruments. It’s seeing him aim to walk 500 kilometres and run 500 more. Bryan reflects on his career and returning to his banding roots – but begins by discussing how his crowdfunding project came about. Subscribe to British Bandsman today!

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