Iż-Żunżana is a joint project between five band clubs and their respective musical school. This project was created to help all of these students get a glimpse of how to act and what to do to perform with various other bands. The aim is to give responsibility and give the opportunity to explore music repertoire... Continue Reading →
Together with the Big Band Brothers, another series of concerts full of laughter, music and Maltese language. 10,11,12,14,15,16 of July 2019 Get your tickets from ticketline.com.mt
We have just applied WD-40, to the gear. We now have a long way to make all the needed adjustments to make a new engine that conforms with today needs, but at least we are on track.
At long last, the album was launched this morning with a small seminar on Maltese wind band recordings and the musical form of the funeral march by radio presenter Daniel Vella and musical director Hermann Farrugia Frantz respectively, an interview by radio host Aaron Zahra and some presentations followed. The event was presented by radio... Continue Reading →
I always love to chat about our wind bands with who ever has them at heart, and even with those that bands do not really hold a difference in their lives, helping me understand (or try to) different point of views. Lately I was having a chat with a friend of mine regarding this topic... Continue Reading →
Sometimes when I teach, I get faced with some unwillingness and lack of passion from students, but then they reignite their passion with a nearing concert or performance. Sometimes I too diminish my want to learn and know more but then something changes and all is back in place. But then there are those that... Continue Reading →
It has been a hectic week which finished quite satisfactory. Apart from the ongoing preparations for the release of my first funeral marches album għaliex?, yesterday turned out to be a historic day, both for me personally and for what we [the ethics committee and the general committee within the band club association] have been... Continue Reading →
Precisely one year ago today I posted my first ever blog post on my website danielvellamusic.com. One year later the blog has almost 700 followers and for this I only have you to thank. So, a round of applause for you. 2019 is going to be a hectic year, or so it seems, with myself... Continue Reading →
It has been quite a positive year after all. From concerts to projects, to discussions and studying. For me, 2018 was a massive learning curve with some very positive outcomes and great experiences, starting with introducing this blog space in January while during February, I was busy conducting Ghaqda Muzikali San Leonardo in Mascali with... Continue Reading →
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