BBSS Brass Spectacular
The 2024 Brass Band Summer School course is now underway with 120 delegates from the UK as well as Canada, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and the United States of America converging on Harrogate for a great week of music making. The course, which is being led by Dr Robert Childs, will conclude with a 'Brass Spectacular' concert on Friday 9th August at 7.30pm in the beautiful Grade 1 listed Wilfrid's Church. Tickets are priced very competitively at just £5 per person (children are free).
Speaking about this year's course, Dr Childs stated, "The Brass Band Summer School holds a special place in my heart, and as its Musical Director, I consider it my mission to make it a musically enjoyable week for all involved. Delegate places have been sold out for many months and thanks to the support of Besson, Band Supplies and Prima Vista Musikk we have been able to attract players from around the world to work with an outstanding team of tutors. This enables us to offer a week of challenging and enjoyable music as well as a sense of musical inclusivity.
Tutors for the week include Chris Bradley, Brian Taylor, Chris Turner, Owen Farr, David Childs, Sarah Lenton, Becky Smith, Les Neish and Sam Milton. The course will also include solo recitals from the tutors and delegates, a chamber music concert and a light-hearted version of Brass in Concert. Delegates will also have the opportunity to take individual lessons.
With support from Besson and Band Supplies, the concert will feature BBSS's two bands, Imperial and Sovereign and will also feature a celebration of the music of composer Sir Karl Jenkins, who celebrated his 80th birthday this year. Each band will also be joined by organist, Matthew McCombie in Saint Saens' 'Finale from Organ Symphony No.3' and Boellmann's 'Toccata' from 'Suite Gothique'. Other repertoire to be explored includes Philip Wilby's 'Paganini Variations', Gilbert Vinter's 'Triumphant Rhapsody', Eric Ball's 'Journey into Freedom' and Philip Sparke's 'Tallis Variations'.
Next year's Brass Band Summer School will take place from August 3th-9th, 2025.
Places on the course can be booked in advance at: admin@brassbandsummerschool.com
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