Willebroek Summer School
The Brass Band Willebroek Academy Summer School took place earlier this month in the town of Lier on the outskirts of Antwerp. Almost 60 players took part in the week, with the wide range of ages and abilities catered for by the Willebroek Academy NXT, led by Wim Lauryssen, for promising young players and the more senior Willebroek Academy Band for more established performers conducted by Frans Violet.
A spokesperson for the course explained, “The ethos is all about inclusivity and development, led by players of Brass Band Willebroek who give up their time to be a part of the course. Our thanks also go to Besson Artist Philippe Schwartz. His approach to the players as well as his playing was inspirational, with his workshops and teaching sessions contributing so much to the course.”
The course concluded with two performances, the first of which was an informal open-air event in the town centre, which attracted a large audience of listeners and passers-by. The second was at the historic Jezuitenkerk which offered a more formal setting to hear established works such as Gilbert Vinter's 'James Cook — Circumnavigator' and Simon Dobson's 'Penlee'.
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