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NABBC announce Gray masterclass

The third in the series of inventive masterclass initiatives is set to take place in Essex later this month.

Russell Gray
 

The National Association of Brass Band Conductors has unveiled the programme for the third of its successful conducting initiatives.

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The well received events have proved to be immensely popular and the third masterclass led by Russell Gray will be held on Saturday 19th October at The Coopers' Company and Coburn School, St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3HS.

The NABBC President will be supported by the experienced team of Andrew White, Melvin White and Martin Obermuller.

They in turn will be supported by other experienced directors and adjudicators from the NABBC who will assist and nurture the talents of the new conductors.

Champion support

Recently crowned Wychavon champions, Aveley & Newham has been engaged to form the main performance nucleus for the event, but brass musicians who wish to participate are also invited to attend and assist.

Registration will be at 9.30am and participants should note that the entire day will be based upon a variety of practical experiences including an opportunity to learn and perform a new item by composer Paul Lovatt-Copper.

The event will conclude at 4.00pm.

Costs and contact:

The total cost is £25 for non-members but free for existing NABBC members (£20 per person if eight or more instrumentalists come from the same band).

To secure your place at this Arts Council sponsored event please contact NABBC secretary: cathanderton@goolgemail.com

or national chairman awhitemd@talktalk.net.

Alternatively
call 07973 727881.

The NABBC President Russell Gray will be supported by the experienced team of Andrew White, Melvin White and Martin Obermuller4BR

NABBC Master Class Programme
Saturday 19th October
The Coopers' Company and Coburn School,
St Mary's Lane
Upminster
Essex
RM14 3HS

9.30am: Registration

10.00am: Massed bands directed by Russell Gray

‘Meeting a band for the first time, endorsing expectations, developing positive interactions and setting bench marks’

11.00: Tea/Coffee

11.20: Sectional rehearsals.
Massed band will divide into cornets/horns and the lower brass.

Visiting conductors have been asked to bring an item with which they are familiar. They will divide into two groups and then rehearse their chosen item. Guidance from the directors will be offered to improve conducting techniques.

12.30pm Lunch: Conductors will be invited to a local restaurant (meal is not included in the participating fee)

1.40: Massed Bands to be directed by new conductors

Support and advice will be offered accordingly

3.00: Tea/Coffee

3.15: Massed Band performances and conducting tips from Melvin White

3.45: Concluding remarks

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