With only two months before the IBBSS 2022 there are a few places still available for delegates.
Alison Childs commented “It’s great to be able to welcome people back after a 2 year hiatus however this year we will be on the newly developed Bay Campus with all the wonderful new facilities available to all the delegates.”
It’s testament to the success of the course under the baton of Prof Nicholas Childs, that there is a growing number of annual returnees as well debutants each year, drawn not just by the opportunity to be conducted by the Black Dyke Band Director of Music, but to also work alongside a world class team of tutors.
“The music making with the brilliant delegates is the easy part, but it’s all the hidden extras that they organise that ensure everything runs smoothly.”
More traditional elements though form the bedrock of the week long course – with delegates encouraged to work with a team of tutors, which included Richard Marshall, Tom Hutchinson and Chris Turner looking after the cornets and Owen Farr keeping an eye on the horns and flugels.
It’s that approach to cater for players at different levels of experience that is greatly appreciated – from individual tuition and ensemble teaching to explorations of new skills that are brought together in massed band rehearsals on popular, but challenging repertoire.
Gary Curtin and Dan Thomas were on hand with the euphoniums and baritones, Brett Baker with the trombones and Matt Routley, the tubas. The popular duo of Neil Edwards and Mark Thackrah made sure the percussion are kept in check.
Players who wished to showcase their solo skills were helped by Chris Williams, the renowned accompanist at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff.
It’s that approach to cater for players at different levels of experience that is greatly appreciated – from individual tuition and ensemble teaching to explorations of new skills that are brought together in massed band rehearsals on popular, but challenging repertoire.
“I think that’s a key ingredient for the continued success of the IBBSS,” Prof Childs says. “Delegates can choose what they want to do and at their own pace – either individually or as a small group or just by being part of the massed bands. It’s about exploring new skills as well as improving existing ones, but all underpinned by the enjoyment of the music making and an inclusive, supportive environment.”
The fun element is never far away, ‘Quiz Night’ with Quiz master Matthew Routley.
Rebecca Childs added: “All this and it’s always good to celebrate both Yorkshire Day and Swiss National Day in Swansea – and thanks to the valuable support of sponsors such as Geneva Instruments and Band Supplies, delegates had the opportunity to test out the latest instruments and stock up on essential goodies.”
International Brass Band Summer School 2022
31st July – 6th August, 2022
Visit http://www.ibbss.com to download your pdf application form …
…. or for more information please contact Administrator Alison Childs: alison4horn@btinternet.com