In this episode I'm chatting with Gavin Dixon about his research into the G Trombone, discussing its origins, instrument manufacture in the UK and beyond aswell traditionalists and revivalists. 
 
<a href='https://gavindixon.info/'>Gavin Dixon website</a> 
 
<a href='https://www.horniman.ac.uk/'>The Horniman Museum</a> 
 
<a href='https://pure.rcs.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/arnold-myers(2edb9445-e663-498e-82c3-552eb5792994).html'>Arnold Myers</a> 
 
<a href='https://collections.ed.ac.uk/stcecilias/record/96187'>St. Cecilia's Hall </a> 
 
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Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band 
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Ep5. Joanna Ross Hersey - Pioneering American Women Brass Musicians

A podcast where we explore the rich culture and history of the brass banding world. Each episode myself and a guest will delve into a topic from the brass band past - contests, conductors, clothing and everything in between.