Brass Band Training Weekend

[Nat]

i think that there is going to be another durham bb training weekend soon how many of you are there going???

 

[michellegarbutt]

Yes there is. It's on the first weekend in April. Adults only. The price is £35 this includes bed, board and all tuition which is provided by White City Brass. You can actually pay on the day of arrival. Stan is going along with Rob Vallance. Anyone who wants to go needs to contact Len Old via the Durham Brass Band Trust as soon as possible so he can confirm numbers

 

[ScrapingtheBottom]

What's all this about? How often do these things run?

 

[imthemaddude]

they run once a year in april at Durham Uni - Was well worth it last year, it's just a shame I cant do it this year

 

[ScrapingtheBottom]

Shame its in April or I might have popped along.

 

[Di]

Adults only? :shock: What age classes as an adult? On the buses its 12, for some holidays its 10, for marriage its 16, so in banding, what is it?

 

[Nat]

i think its over 18's you will have to ask michelle, nice to see stan going but i might not be able to get the time off work!!

 

[sparkling_quavers]

ooo adults only brass band weekend!! sounds like fun :lol:

 

[Keppler]

Trust you ... :roll:

 

[sparkling_quavers]

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[michellegarbutt]

It is for people 18 & over only. This is on the grounds that the Durham Brass Band Trust already provides workshops ect. for junior players but nothing is organised for senior players. As has already been stated the courses run once a year at Durham University. It is a 2 day residential course. Tuition is provided by White River Brass (a 5 piece from Black Dyke) and the weekend culminates in a gala concert. Considering all bed, board and tuition is included in the price I think for £35 it's superb value. You can actually turn up and pay on the day but you MUST notify Len Old at the trust that you intend to turn up so he can organise numbers ect.

 

[davidsait]

Does anyone have contact details for Len Old please? I'd like to know more about this and possibly even book a place!

Cheers,

 

[michellegarbutt]

I'll PM you later with his number

 

[Moy]

There are quite a few Summer Schools for players. No age limit.
I went to one years agi in Sedburgh and loved it.

Mmmmm might even think about doing that again.

 

[imthemaddude]

yep ive done couple and they are great fun - especially ones that last a week. :wink:

 

[Moy]

Just phoned about the one in Swansae......oooooo all excited have to phone back this afternoon.
Anyone else going?????
Even all bunged up with the cold it's got me excited.......how sad I am. :lol:

 

[davidsait]

Thanks all for your help - I've now managed to get in contact with Len.

 

[Dawnys_flug]

I would love to go on a residential course but the info never seems to reach my school about brass band courses.
If anyone knows of any in the summer (now is not good for me as i'm too busy at school) then could you let me know please,
Thanks!

 

[Vickitorious]

Wessex is in the summer, theres another one as well, but i cant remember what it is called though.