The premier issue of Bandworld Magazine appeared in August of 1985 as a free publication sent to nearly 25,000 band directors throughout the United States. Shortly thereafter, two versions of each issue were printed, a free issue with limited page content and “The Fat Edition” for subscribers. It contained complete band arrangements in printable form, student sections, special in-depth articles and other valuable information. In October of 2004, Bandworld Magazine became Bandworld Online. It still contains full band arrangements plus extensive audio and video distributed throughout nearly 100 pages per issue . The online format makes it possible for you to instantly use video and audio segments as well as the printed page. One thing that hasn’t changed: Our purpose to help you build better bands. |
Using the Special Icons Roll over this icon, wherever you see it below under the Table of Contents. A pop-up window will instantly appear in this area of the screen with special links to that feature. (Be sure you are not blocking pop-up windows in your browser.) When you see this icon after navigating to an article, click it to return to this Table of Contents page. Click on this icon in the feature article or popup window to instantly download a high quality version of the article or music. All articles and music features can be viewed on screen or as PDF files. |
This issue of Bandworld looks like the Bandworld of old, but it really serves to show you the connection to the new and improved – Online Edition. Throughout the printed pages look for the special icon, which always indicates connections to valuable information and tools. All of these items are available to you free. If you decide to subscribe to Bandworld Online, you’ll have access to thousands of sound files, articles and over 20 full band arrangements. Everything we produced starting in 2004 remains forever available: 24-7, 365 days a year. Table of Contents Cover: Guest trumpet soloist, Allen Vizzutti is joined by the guest conductors of the 33rd annual Western International Band Clinic in Seattle, Washington, November 18 - 21, 2011. Left to right, top row: Robert Ponto (2), Frank Troyka, Mike Bankhead and Linda Moorhouse. Row 2: Brian Hogg, Robert W. Smith, Mike Bankhead, Robert W. Smith. Bottom row: WIBC students in the Australia/USA Pacific Honors Ensemble Program plus the guest conductors, each of whom conducted all 4 WIBC Honor Bands, with the WIBC organizers at Grand Finale Concert time. (Photo by ABC/WIBC photographer, Elizabeth Lonergan.) CLICK HERE to subscribe to Bandworld Magazine and get access to over 30 complete issues. |