45 - Interview with Randi Bulla: British Brass Bands in the United States

The Early American Brass Band Podcast

Episode 45 is our fantastic conversation with Randi Bulla, past President of the North American Brass Band Association, solo horn with Brass of the Potomac, and member of the National Capital Band of the Salvation Army. We discuss the history of British brass bands in the United States, NABBA, and the Salvation Army.

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Music in this episode comes from the Brass of the Potomac, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.

Episode Structure:

• 1:57 - Randi's musical background

• 4:29 - Beginnings of Randi's involvement with NABBA

• 6:36 - Youth music programs in the Salvation Army

• 16:03 - Salvation Army and NABBA's influence on each other

• 20:42 - Early British style brass bands in the United States

• 24:12 - Salvation Army influence on community British brass bands

• 29:48 - British brass band sound concept

• 42:15 - Developing style

• 52:43 - Borrowing repertoire

• 58:32 - Randi's involvement with the National Capital Band

• 1:01:12 - Where you can find more about the groups Randi is involved with

• 1:05:55 - Featured Album: Firestorm, Brass of the Potomac