Wessex Band Summer School - Oakmead College Of Technology, Duck Lane
Kinson, Bournemouth. For woodwind, brass and percussion musicians of all ages and standards. Three bands - Training Band, Brass Band and Wind Band. For further details and application forms see the website or email Howard Bland secretary@wbss.net
2-9 August
Music for People Summer School of Music - Giggleswick School, Settle, North Yorkshire. UK's most comprehensive Summer Music School. Brass Band, Orchestra, Big Band, Dance band. See the website for details.
3-9 August
18th International Brass Band Summer School - Swansea University. Artistic Directors Robert Childs and Nicholas Childs. Tutors: Richard Marshall, Ian Porthouse, Owen Farr, David Childs, Brett Baker, Joseph Cook, Alun Horgan, Philip Wilby and Steve Sykes. Details from Alison Childs, P.O. Box 42, Denshaw, Saddleworth, Oldham, OL3 5WQ. Tel: 01457 820138, 07802 771735, email admin@ibbss.com
Brass Band Summer School - Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire - Including 'Whit Friday' type march contest - Tutors: Brian Taylor, Mark Wilkinson, David Childs, Owen Farr, Nick Hudson, Steve Sykes, Paul Lovatt-Cooper, Director: Richard Evans. Contact Philip Biggs +44 (0)1223-234090 for further details.
Brass Band Summer School - Belmont School Community Arts College, Durham. All brass players under the age of 18 are invited to attend. The course end with a short concert on Friday 29th August. Tuition will be provided free of charge by specialist brass players and students will be put into groups based on their individual playing ability. For more details or for an application form, please contact Miss Laura Boyle - email L.Boyle@belmontschool.org.uk
Wessex Band Summer School - Oakmead College Of Technology, Duck Lane
Kinson, Bournemouth. For woodwind, brass and percussion musicians of all ages and standards. Three bands - Training Band, Brass Band and Wind Band. For further details and application forms see the website or email Howard Bland secretary@wbss.net
Summer Course - National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
WMA Summer School of Music - Giggleswick School, Settle, North Yorkshire. UK's most comprehensive Summer Music School. Brass Band, Orchestra, Big Band, Dance band. See the website for details. Some Trade Union Scholarships available. From £415 full board. For brochure see the website or call Jill Snowdon - 01347 811707
5-11 August
17th International Brass Band Summer School - Swansea University. MD Robert Childs. Tutors: Richard Marshall, Ian Porthouse, Owen Farr, David Childs, Brett Baker, Steve Sykes, Alun Horgan. Details from Alison Childs, P.O. Box 42, Denshaw, Saddleworth, Oldham, OL3 5WQ. Tel: 01457 820138, 07802 771735, email admin@ibbss.com
12-18 August
Brass Band Summer School - Uppingham School, Rutland - Tutors: David Childs, Owen Farr, Nick Hudson, Alan Morrison, Steve Sykes, Simone Rebello, Brian Taylor, Director: Richard Evans. Contact Philip Biggs +44 (0)1223-234090 for further details.
28-30 August
Chepstow Town Band Summer School - St Arvans Village Hall, St Arvans, Nr Chepstow, Monmouthshire, 9:45 - 4:00pm. All standards welcome, including complete beginners. Each year Chepstow Town Band present a Summer School for brass players of all standards. This year our musical director for the main band will be Owen Farr. The cost of the course will be £15 per person. If you would like to take part in this amazing course please complete an application form (Click here: www.freewebs.com/chepstowtownband/ctbss07.doc) or contact: Helen Hayes at philhayes@copperstream.co.uk, or call 07813 760620 for further information.
29-31 August
Brass Band Summer School - Belmont School Community Arts College, Durham. All brass players under the age of 18 are invited to attend. The course will run from 10am- 3pm each day, with a short concert on Friday 31st August, 3.00 - 3.45pm. Tuition will be provided free of charge by specialist brass players and students will be put into groups based on their individual playing ability. For more details or for an application form, please contact Miss Laura Boyle at Belmont School on 0191 386 5715 or email L.Boyle@belmontschool.org.uk
Summer Brass Festival & Institute 2008 - The Art of Sound - with Bay Brass - Menlo School, San Francisco Bay, California
