David with his students from the IBBSS

'93I've been a fan of music summer schools for a long time. In my opinion a keen brass player of any standard should always strive to improve his or her own musical ability. The unique environment of a summer school enables this and so much more! You can combine the fun of a holiday with the satisfaction of making music with others whilst learning from some of the finest tutors in the business.

This summer I had the privilege of tutoring together with an excellent music staff on two UK based summer schools: The International Brass Band Summer School held in Swansea South Wales and Bromsgrove'92s Brass Band Summer School '96 the oldest organisation of its kind in the world.

Enjoy photos from both events below, together with details of 2009'92s courses. Sign up quick! You'92ll have a great time '96 I did!'94 Dave Childs



The IBBSS massed band during their final Concert in Swansea. What a sound!


Promising young euphonium player Sebastian has his photo taken with Dave & Owen Farr following their joint recital on the IBBSS


A group shot: The Brass Band Summer School pose in Bromsgrove!


Richard Evans puts one of the two Bromsgrove BBSS band'92s through their paces.


An International Euphonium Flavour: Norman Taylor from California, together with Shinya from Tokyo Japan and Jeff Binns, resident in the USA.


Here, there and everywhere! Course Director Philip Biggs on the move.


One man & his Dog - Richard Evans leads one of 3 competing bands in the annual BBSS march contest.


Paul Lovatt-Cooper turns his hand to Tuba to help one of the marching bands. An experience to savour for all present!


The Pied Piper of Pontypool! Owen Farr steals a bass drum to lead all 3 marching bands back for the results ceremony.


Richard Evans rehearses the BBSS massed band in preparation for their Gala Concert.


The tutors delight with a special concert for the delegates.


Not so delightful! '96 the tutors swap instruments for their encore!


Paul Lovatt-Cooper, Mark Wilkinson & David during the BBSS post concert party!


A delegation of David'92s BBSS students present him with a gift at the end of the week.

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2009 DETAILS:

'91Brass Band Summer School '96 Bromsgrove'92
2009 dates: August 23rd '96 29th

Music Staff from the following Bands:
Black Dyke, Brighouse & Rastrick, Desford, Faireys, Fodens & Cory

Conductor: Richard Evans & Roy Newsome
Cornets: Alan Morrison, Mark Wilkinson, Brian Taylor
Horns: Owen Farr
Euphonium & Baritone: David Childs
Trombones: Nicholas Hudson
Tubas: Steven Sykes
Percussion & Composition: Paul Lovatt-Cooper

Course Administrator: Philip Biggs

For further details contact Philip at philipbiggs@bandstand.demon.co.uk
Alternatively telephone +44 (0)1223 234090

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'91The International Brass Band Summer School - Swansea'92
2009 dates: July 26th '96 August 1st

Hosted by Robert & Nicholas Childs the International Brass Band Summer School has its very own website so visit: www.ibbss.com for further details including course fees & contact information.