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East Anglia enjoys brass training

The East Anglian Brass Band Association enjoyed a fine days brass training on the weekend led by Roger Webster.

Webster
 

The East Anglian Brass Band Association held its annual Brass Training Day in Norwich on the weekend, where 72 delegates aged 10 and upwards benefited from the tutors advice and expertise.

Leader

The course leader was Dr Roger Webster, whilst he was helped by star performers Lesley Howie, Philippe Schwartz, Chris Jeans and Shaun Crowther.

A varied programme of music was featured from a classic William Rimmer march to music from Michael Buble in what proved to be a highly enjoyable and constructive day

The day was a great success. Delegates comments included among others thank you for a great day, tutors were excellentChristine Wade

Great day

Association Chairman, Christine Wade told 4BR: "The day was a great success. Delegates comments included among others thank you for a great day, tutors were excellent."

The Association passed on its thanks to the tutors involved and plans are already underway for the 2011 Brass Training Day.

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