Press Quotes about BSW
"Taut asymmetrical rhythms posed no problems for this excellent ensemble... Keith Allen is rightly proud of the fact that BSW have been chosen to be the first UK representatives in Chicago's massive musical get together, Midwest Clinic, in December. Good luck to them all, a wonderful achievement."
The Birmingham Post - July 2003
"...super-tight ensemble...delicacy from all woodwind, plus quite extraordinary control from pianissimo brass...at its core, cause for substantial, serious congratulations"
The Birmingham Post - November 2002
"No wonder there was a packed house, the atmosphere was so right...BSW sound is 'par excellence'...taut rhythms...rich, full, beautifully-placed chords... wonderful team-work all round...the ever-enterprising BSW is still ambitious for more"
The Birmingham Post - July 2002
"...under Keith Allen's decisive direction, the band responded superbly"
The Birmingham Post - March 2002
"Imaginatively programmed and well-staged concert by BSW...fine sense of style...ably supported by BSW and their enterprising conductor, Keith Allen... a most enjoyable concert by this fine ensemble"
Winds Magazine - Summer 2001
"Wonderfully reflective...played sensitively by BSW"
WASBE News - June 1999
"Sheer pleasure to listen to..."
Clarino Blasermusik (Germany) - May 1999
"Consistently powerful...a stunning performance"
The Birmingham Post - March 1999