Paul Fisher on Amersham‘s transformation, contesting and biscuits | episode 35

Paul Fisher on Amersham‘s transformation, contesting and biscuits | episode 35

Author: brassbandsontherecord October 21, 2021 Duration: 25:38
Director of music at Amersham Band, Paul Fisher, discusses the Buckinghamshire organisation’s transformation of recent years. From raising £500,000 to build its impressive new bandhall to expanding into a multi-level, musical powerhouse, Paul lifts the lid on the band’s journey of recent years. He also discusses some of the things Amersham does slightly differently in an effort to recruit and retain players when they walk through the door (spoiler alert, it seems to be working very well). Paul speaks frankly about the balance of concerts and contesting, and the way in which he believes current rules are in danger of driving some people away from banding. But first, time to set the scene and find out more about this remarkable organisation. Subscribe to British Bandsman today!

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