Willebroek Academy set for the Summer

The fourth Brass Band Willebroek Academy will take place in Lier in Belgium from the 18th-23rd August. Those wishing to be part of a week of musical 'Time Travelling' have until Sunday 14th July to register.

The two ensemble bands: Willebroek Academy NXT led by Nick Ost and Willebroek Academy Band led by Frans Violet will explore major works such as 'The Essence of Time' by Peter Graham and Simon Dobson's 'A Brief Symphony of Time'. The guest soloist for the event is Cory principal cornet star Tom Hutchinson. In addition there will be the opportunity to showcase marching skills with a march through the streets of Lier whilst the week is rounded off with a special concert on Friday 23rd August. As well as a full rehearsal schedule all the participants will receive professional guidance from Jeroen Corneillie, Lode Violet, Tim De Maeseneer, Nick Ost, Lode Smeets, Stijn Aertgeerts, Pieter Mellaerts, Jonas Violet, Thibaut De Bondt, and Anne-Sophie Leveugle. Current Belgian National and World Champion, Brass Band Willebroek, will also host an open rehearsal during the week, followed by a small concert.

Further information is available at: https://www.facebook.com/BrassbandWillebroek 

 

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