The Scottish Brass Band Association will be holding its Conductor’s Course in Perth on the weekend of Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th October.

Delegates

Delegates will enjoy the experience of working with leading band composers, conductors and performers, such as Philip Sparke, Dr Roger Webster, Ian Porthouse and Frank Renton, over two days of intensive practical sessions with the help of the Kirkintilloch Band and members of the National Youth Band of Scotland.

Topics

Topics to be covered will include rehearsal methodology, conducting technique, performance psychology, presentation, score reading and composition, adjudication and working with youth bands.

There will also be ample opportunity for delegates to question course speakers in discussion groups and open forums.

The line up of course speakers is outstanding and the weekend should deliver a unique insight into the practical issues of 21st century brass band conductingSBBA Development Officer Alan Edmond

Outstanding

SBBA Development Office Alan Edmond told 4BR: "This is a practical weekend to help benefit conductors and performers. The line up of course speakers is outstanding and the weekend should deliver a unique insight into the practical issues of 21st century brass band conducting."

4BR will be taking the trip to Perth to report on the two day course.