Guildhall’s National Brass Day

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama have announced it will host a 'National Brass Day' to inspire the next generation of brass and percussion players. The event will take place on Sunday 26th March in the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, part of the Barbican Centre in London (EC2Y 8DT) scheduled from 10.00am to 1.30pm. 

Any youngster aged 9 to 18 of ABRSM Grade 3 standard and above is invited to participate where they will be led by a team of inspirational Guildhall tutors in a fun and inclusive environment. Tutors include Spencer Down (Brass Co-ordinator & Conductor Junior Guildhall), Matt Skelton (Acting Head of Jazz & drummer), Trevor Mires (trombone), Robby Robson (trumpet & sousaphone) and many more.

The music will be fun with repertoire ranging from brass band works to New Orleans Street Band music. The cost is £30 per student, £20 if you are currently attending a Centre for Young Musicians or Guildhall Young Artist centre/ensemble or pay what you can by entering any amount from £0.

Places are limited places and can be booked at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/guildhall-young-artists 

For further information: Spencer.Down@gsmd.ac.uk 

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