FTBBSS Plans Revealed
This summer the town of Enniskillen will once again host the Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School (FTBBSS). Sponsored by Besson, the 13th edition of the course will welcome over 80 participants from across the UK and Ireland enjoy the opportunity to work under the guidance of a tutor team led by Musical Director Garry Cutt and musicians Tom Smith, Dewi Griffiths, Owen Farr, Amy Ewen, Mick Marshall and Les Neish.
Stephen Crooks described what is in store, “The course has a well-respected reputation for offering a rich and varied schedule. This will include full band and sectional rehearsals, workshops, participation in the Whit Friday contest, solo classes, tutor solo showcases, private lessons, and a conductor workshop.” The three-day course will conclude with two concerts comprising of a grand finale concert in the evening in addition to an open-air afternoon performance in the heart of Enniskillen.
