New Direction for Elgar International Brass Band Summer School

The Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School is undergoing a significant overhaul including new artistic direction and a change of venue for 2022. The 2022 course will take place from the 24th to 29th July in Malvern College in Worcestershire, where delegates will be able to take part in high-quality music making. The summer school has been rebranded as the 'Elgar International Brass Band Summer School' (EIBBSS) to reflect the musical connection to the area. 

Paul Holland, Musical Director of Flowers Band will lead on the artistic direction for the 2022 course, whilst Philip Harper, MD of Cory Band has agreed to take the helm from 2023 through to 2025. A spokesperson for the summer school stated, "Our gratitude goes to outgoing Artistic Director Steven Mead, who has brought great benefit to the course during his tenure which has been extremely successful. We are also delighted to welcome Paul Holland as guest Artistic Director in 2022 and to link up with Philip Harper from 2023. We are looking forward to working with both Paul and Philip who will continue to enrich the delegate's experience.

"Malvern College is situated in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside with excellent road and rail links from all parts of the country and for those able to fly into the country. In addition, it is a wonderful place to visit with many local attractions within easy reach of the college such as the Elgar Museum, Eastnor Castle, Witley Court and superb countryside."

The 2022 Course will run from 24th to 29th July with Director Carole Crompton and guest Artistic Director, Paul Holland. The team of tutors and staff will include Mark Wilkinson; Christopher Thomas; Paul Bennett; Daniel Thomas; Les Neish; Steve Jones; Gareth Hand; Della Pearce; Mark Spotswood and David Hirst.

Further details along with an application form can be accessed via a newly launched website: www.eibbss.org.uk with further information available from Carole Crompton: info@eibbss.org.uk

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