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.You can now support the show on Patreon and Teespring! The show is made possible by the support of listeners.You can get in touch with us on social media, and by emailing [email protected] in this episode comes from the Brass of the Potomac, and The 8th GM Regiment Band.Episode Structure:1:57 - Randi's musical background4:29 - Beginnings of Randi's involvement with NABBA6:36 - Youth music programs in the Salvation Army16:03 - Salvation Army and NABBA's influence on each other20:42 - Early British style brass bands in the United States24:12 - Salvation Army influence on community British brass bands29:48 - British brass band sound concept42:15 - Developing style52:43 - Borrowing repertoire58:32 - Randi's involvement with the National Capital Band1:01:12 - Where you can find more about the groups Randi is involved with1:05:55 - Featured Album: Firestorm, Brass of the Potomac

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