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Royal Albert Hall contest - in my opinion

Many people have emailed and called me since the National Brass Band Championshi...
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What's new at euphoniumstore.net

Visit my webstore www.euphoniumstore.net . We're adding to our large stock ...
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Successful Japan tour

Having returned from Japan, I can say once again what an incredible country Japa...
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Keep your instrument clean - inside and out - some tips !!

So, this starts with a little story. A few weeks ago I was in my hometown of Bou...
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4BR review of Croatian Euphonic Brass

"Could this be the best thing to come out Croatia since high jumper Blanka Vlasi...
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David Childs becomes a Besson artist

Besson Press release: < Antoine Beaussant, President of Buffet Crampon, on...
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Japan Tour 19-27 September

Japan is always a fascinating and exhilharating country to visit, and I'...
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Concert with Spanish Brass, Zumarraga, 11th Sept

It was a fine evening in the little Basque town of Zumarraga where I was the gue...
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Feedback needed over criteria judging experiment

It was indeed a magnificent day in Birmingham at the 158th British Open Band Ban...
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Criteria Judging Experiment at the British Open Brass Band Championships

It's been a good year for healthy debate on brass band adjudication. To ...
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Solo stars in Jeju, south Korea

Last week a host of international brass solo artists and more than 250 competito...
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Besson welcomes new American euphonium artist

Robert Benton has become the latest outstanding young American euphonium player ...
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euphoniumstore.net August releases and news

Despite the summer lull, we are still moving forwards at www.euphoniumsotre.net ...
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Just for Brass August Newsletter

Click here to see the wonderful new things going on at www.justforbrass.com The...
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Buffet Crampon buys Schrieber and Keilwerth.

THE BUFFET CRAMPON GROUP ACQUIRES THE GERMAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MANUFACTURER S...
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Daily photo diary from Beijing, complete !

I've just returned from Beijing and you can see a daily photo diary from my...
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ITEC 2012 Linz, Austria

ITEA (International Tuba Euphonium Association) is delighted to announce that th...
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8 week non-stop tour begins in USA !!!

Now I'm reporting from the USA on the first leg of a two month non stop tou...
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Sound clips from Hallows Concerto

You can now listen to sound clips from The Hallows Concerto, Op.75 (Rolf Rudin) ...
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Did you get your copy of 'Croatian Euphonic Brass' ?

My latest CD was released on May 15th. Croatian Euphonic Brass has been a really...
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The 'Hallows' Concerto in Germany

Yesterday evening (Saturday 5th June) one of my absolute favourite concertos was...
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Masterclass near Rome, 18-20 June

I'm inviting all Italian euphonium players to come to the beautiful San Gre...
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Busy times in Arizona, USA

Firstly, an apology for not keeping the news page more up to date, but things ha...
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Ultra 'M' shank mouthpiece receives great critical acclaim

We've been receiving your comments on the new 'M' shank Ultra mou...
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Linz, Austria and the European Brass Band Championships

Following my weekend's activities in Laureana di Borrello, Southern Italy n...
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Coming soon the new CD, 'Croatian Euphonic Brass'

I wanted to let you all know of the release in about 3 weeks time, of my new CD,...
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Why are the Ultra mouthpieces so special !?

Many of you continue to write to me to say how much you enjoy the new Mead Ultra...
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Alla Czardas, download free mp3 and sheet music. Live performance next weekend in Italy

Could this be the hardest piece I've ever played live? Well ..it'...
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Review of Steve's concert with Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra 11th April 2010

Here is the review from the critic of the Courier Press, Evansville from Steve&#...
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New Besson euph helps to win Riga competition

Riga based euphonium student Janis Pusplatais was taking part in the brass solo ...
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Two concerts with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra 10,11th April

This week I'll be playing two concerts with the Evansville Philharmonic Orc...
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First review of the new Ultra 6 baritone mouthpiece

Mike Wells, 1st baritone with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band reviews the new Ultr...
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March newsletter from Justforbrass.com

You can download your copy of the March newsletter from www.justforbrass.com by ...
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News update from euphoniumstore.net

Euphoniumstore.net is growing ! I just want to tell you about a few up to date ...
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Specifications of the new Ultra baritone and M shank euphonium mouthpieces

Details of the new SM Ultra Baritone and M shank euphonium mouthpieces are avail...
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The Adjudication Debate continues. My letter to BBW

I have a wrriten a letter to the editor of Brass Band World magazine following r...
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Getting ready for Estonia tour

Final preparations are being made for my visit to Estonia. This visit has been l...
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Low brass extravaganza a success in Erkheim. Germany, see youtube video !

I just returned from a really good day in Erkheim, west of Munich, Germany where...
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Steven Mead in Ghiffa and Verbania, Italy (19-21 Feb)

At the invitation of the music association Anbima, Steven Mead returned to north...
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Photos from Holland and Norway

Its been a rollercoaster few weeks and how have lots of photos and stories from ...
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Crazy travelling !

My schedule is indeed a little mad at the moment, even by my standards. Followin...
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only 5 places left on May BootCamp in Arizona

There are only 5 places left for the first annual bootcamp in the USA. Thi...
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Ultra family about to grow !

The SM Ultra baritone mouthpieces and the 'M' shank euphonium models a...
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Calling all RNCM Alumni who plan to be at ITEC 2010

I'm putting together an RNCM Alumni Ensemble to play at the ITEC 2010, in T...
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Busy days ahead in The Netherlands, Norway and the UK

Steven Mead spent Christmas in Taipei, Taiwan as a guest of the&n...
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Check out the events page for all 2010 dates

The events page has been updated with all Steve's confirmed 2010 activities...
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Jeju Solo Competition 10-20 August - be part of this great event

I have had great pleasure watching this competition grow in stature over recent ...
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Masters in Brass - a unique opportunity to learn

Masters in Brass is the title of a unique and very exclusive brass event to be h...
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Report on Taiwan and some fun in Calabria (Italy)

Many people thought I was a little crazy going as far away as Taipei for Christm...
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Euphonium Boot Camp in USA May 2010 - time to book !

There will be a specialist course in Phoenix, Arizona next May, one week before ...
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Rococo Variations wins 2nd place in Solo CD of the Year 2009

My Rococo Variations CD came in 2nd place in the Solo CD of the Year...
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Ultra mouthpieces receive rave reviews

Euphonium players are reacting extremely positiviely to the new Denis Wick SM Ul...
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Solo concert in Fenny Drayton village church raises Â£557

It was such a nice evening and a thrill to play a concert for all my neighbours,...
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Two new reviews of Rococo Variations CDS

Here are two reviews , from The British Bandsman (Kenny Crookston) and 4Barsrest...
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Follow Steve and his world travelling on TWITTER

If you want the really latest news on all my activities, travelling,breaking new...
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Steve in Estonia, March 2010

Here's some advance notice of a trip Steve will be making to Estonia in Mar...
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Steve responds to latest A.B.B.A. article

Many have written to me regarding the endless stream of articles from ABBA (Asso...
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A great 13 year old talent who's moved from UK to USA

During his recent visit to the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Colorado, Ste...
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Back from Korea, a memorable time with great people

Now back from Korea, after a memorable visit which culminated in a performance b...
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New solo CD 'Virtuoso Music for Brass' released Nov.1, watch YouTube demo

Steve's new solo CD ‘Virtuoso Music For Brass - the complete works fo...
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First official photos and details of the new SM Ultra mouthpieces

It as good a looking mouthpiece as you will find anywhere, and it plays even bet...
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International Low Brass Festival in Austria, 9-11 October, photos and lecture notes

The Austrians know a thing or two about brass ! And they know how to put on a Fe...
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Asian premiere of the Hallows Concerto in Seoul, South Korea

Final preparations are underway for the Asian premiere of the immense 'Hall...
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Rococo Variations CD well received the world over

Excellent comments have been received concerning the new 'Rococo Variations...
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CD recording with the brass section of the Croatiian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Steve will be in the recording studios of the Croation Radio Symphony Orchestra ...
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Travel News - Colorado , Belgium, France and Switzerland

It's been a busy few weeks of travelling, from my days in Scotland with the...
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Visit to University of Colorado, Boulder, USA 13-17th September

Steve is looking forward to his visit to the Music Department of the University ...
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Whitburn Band in Troon Contest victory

Whitburn Band conducted by Steve won the Land O' Burns contest on 29th Augu...
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Concert in Nepi, Italy 25th August

Steve teams up on monday and tuesday next week , 24/25 th August with good frien...
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Besson welcomes top Japanese euphonium virtuoso Shoichiro Hokazono

This is fantastic news for Besson worldwide who have over the last few years bee...
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Steve in recording studio once again for Jules Demersseman solo repertoire CD

Friday and Saturday 31 July and 1st August sees Steve and pianist Tomoko Sawano ...
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BRAZIL REPORT 1st ,2nd,3rd and 4th Report and pictures and Youtube video link

Sights and sounds sounds of Brazil lead to a memorable week in Brazil at the fir...
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Death of euphonium legend Geoff Whitham

Geoffrey Whitham, one of the true greats of the brass band movement has died fol...
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Brazil Tour Blog next week

Internet connections permitting Steve will be giving daily reports on his visit ...
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Full Marks in RNCM final recital for outstanding Phillipe Schwartz

Congratulations go to euphonium Masters student Philippe Schwartz, who has...
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A wonderful time in Amantea, Italy

Steve returned from a highly successful visit to south west coast of Italy...
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Steve's NEW SOLO CD 'Rococo Variations' to be released beginning of September

Steve's new solo CD with brass band 'Rococo Variations' (BOCC114)...
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Tribute to Mike Moor

Last wednesday morning 17th July, I received the news I hoped I would never hear...
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Steve's operation is successful - update

Steve is recovering at home following his successful neck/spine operation on sat...
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4 new live videos from Steve on the video page here

Check out the VIDEO page for 4 new recent live performances from Steve, from a c...
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Visit to Japan 1-9 June - report and photos

Steve traveled to Japan on June 1st for 9 days organised and sponspored by Buffe...
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Besson welcomes German euphonium star

Markua Mikusch, the talented German euphonium soloist has just become a Besson a...
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Great new Concerto launched in Zagreb, photos

The first performance took place on Sunday 17th May a marvellous new Eupho...
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Preparing for trip to New York 26-30 May with the New York Staff Band

I am not a frequent visitor to New York but I love the place and its vibrancy, t...
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Apologies for the lack of news ! Here's a report of recent travels, live from Zagreb , Croatia ( for world premiere)

Well, its been a crazy few weeks, with non stop travelling to Italy, USA Canada ...
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Message to Chinese euphonium players !

Steve has recorded a short message to all Chinese euphonium players of which the...
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French Euphonium Ivan Milhiet passed away 2nd April 2009

The music fraternity of France and all the euphonium world is saddened at the ne...
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Applications accepted now for the summer course in Trakai, Lithuania

Trakai is a beautiful town set by a lake and a historic castle near to Vilnius, ...
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Euphonium Magic Vol. 3 and Audacious now on iTunes

Just wanted to let know that Audacious, winner of three UK national awards at th...
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Check out the new VIDEO PAGE !!

Now it's here. Euphonium.net has a brand new video page with over a hundred...
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