Repertoire Announced for Black Dyke Virtual Brass Day
Black Dyke have confirmed the repertoire to be covered on their Virtual Brass Day course. Black Dyke’s MD Prof. Nicholas Childs commented, “The aim is to balance a general improvement to overall playing standards with like-minded friends. Repertoire will include Rimmer’s ‘Punchinello’, Goff Richard’s ‘Doyen’, the cornets will enjoy ‘Bugler’s Holiday’ and finally one of the most requested and popular works of all time, Eric Ball’s ‘Journey into Freedom’.
The Virtual Day will be directed by Black Dyke’s Director of Music, Prof. Nicholas Childs together with Richard Marshall, Connor Lennon, Siobhan Bates, Brett Baker, Daniel Thomas, Matthew Routley and Gareth Hand. See below for the full schedule of the day:
Day Schedule (All times are UK GMT)
08.45 - Welcome and Registration
09.00 – Introductions and warm-up (Richard Marshall)
09.15 – Sectionals No.1 with tutors
10.15 – Morning Break
10.30 - Full Band Rehearsal No.1 with Prof. Nick
11.30 - Motivation Practice Techniques with Brett Baker
12.00 – Musical Quiz with Matthew Routley
12.30 – 13.15 Lunch whilst enjoying the British Bandsman 125th Anniversary concert
13.15 - Sectionals No.2 with tutors
14.00 – Full Band rehearsal No.2 with Prof. Nick
14.45 – Improving your Technique with Richard Marshall
15.15 – Soloist Spotlight: Daniel Thomas, Siobhan Bates, Brett Baker, Richard Marshall
15.45 – Break
16.00 – Meet the Legends - Q & A session
16.30 – Virtual Concert Performance
17.00 – Farewell Good-byes
The Black Dyke Virtual Brass Day is priced at £35 per person, which in addition to World class tuition also includes a full Zoom recording of the day. To book your place contact Course Administrator Alison Childs via alison4horn@btinternet.com or Mob: +44 (0)7802 771735
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