Bite-Back: Lloyd’s Brass Band music

Bite-Back: Lloyd’s Brass Band music

Phillip Hunt responds to Paul Jackson’s review I was interested to read Paul Jackson’s comment in his review of the CD of Lloyd’s Brass Band music, that Royal Parks was not considered challenging enough for the players. This was indeed the case, but...
Seeking details of a prominent pianist

Seeking details of a prominent pianist

Dear BMS,I am the Grandson of William Henry Haddon Squire, a prominent pianist, who was around at the same time as William Henry Squire and so he added the Haddon to differentiate them.We were wondering if you had any information on our Grandfather? We know he...
Bite-Back: Lloyd’s Brass Band music

CD reviews – dead or alive?

The fact that several of the reviews in the recent edition of BMS News cover CDs containing entirely or mostly music by living composers prompts me to write (yet again) to observe that the founding principle of the British Music Society was the promotion of music by...
Seeking details of a prominent pianist

Searching for Bryson manuscripts

I am searching for any information regarding the whereabouts of the original manuscripts of Ernest Bryson (1867 – 1942). He had three unmarried sisters who are all now deceased.  If anyone has any leads, please contact me directly at alan.jones.ski@gmail.com...
Wanted: Lyrita records and more!

Wanted: Lyrita records and more!

Perhaps you have Lyrita records that you do not play any longer and would  like to sell? My collection is far from complete and I‘m always on the lookout for a hopefully even better copy to listen to. Very welcome are also RCS series because good copies...
Chairman reflects on her six year tenure

Chairman reflects on her six year tenure

Chairman address, October 2023Dr Wendy Hiscocks Dear Friends, It is with some sadness and not a little regret that I come to the end of my period as Chairman of the British Music Society. My six years in this position have seen many developments and achievements for...