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| As a specialist euphonium tutor on two of Europes’s leading residential brass summer schools David provides details of next year’s courses and shares some photos from this year’s events. | ||
 David with his students from the IBBSS “I'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’s Brass Band Summer School – the oldest organisation of its kind in the world. Enjoy photos from both events below, together with details of 2009’s courses. Sign up quick! You’ll have a great time – I did!” 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’s 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! – the tutors swap instruments for their encore!  Paul Lovatt-Cooper, Mark Wilkinson & David during the BBSS post concert party!  A delegation of David’s BBSS students present him with a gift at the end of the week. ............................................................................................................... 2009 DETAILS: ‘Brass Band Summer School – Bromsgrove’ 2009 dates: August 23rd – 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 ............................................................................................................... ‘The International Brass Band Summer School - Swansea’ 2009 dates: July 26th – 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. |
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