A Salvation Army legend joins Matthew as this month’s guest. Deryck Diffey tells us about his cornet-playing journey from the Isle of Wight to the Canadian Staff Band, via Southsea YP Band, Tottenham Citadel Band and the Band of the Welsh Guards. 

Arthur Gullidge’s ‘Divine Communion’ is the subject of Gavin Whitehouse’s analysis. Gavin tells us about the tragic history of the piece and the meaning behind the music.

Music Editorial and ISB member Alan Williams is faced with this month’s tricky decision. Find out which one album will Alan take with him for his upcoming all-inclusive vacation on Fully Scored’s Arid Island.

Have you ever wanted to sit in the Bandmastermind hotseat? Listen to this episode and take your chance!

Hosted by Matthew Frost

Produced by Simon Gash 

Published by Music Editorial 

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