Brass players in the East of Scotland have been urged to submit their entries for the area's forthcoming 'Solo & Ensemble' contest — and take up the opportunity of learning from one of the finest tenor horn players in the business.

Call

The call comes ahead of the East of Scotland Solo & Ensemble Championships, which will take place in Whitburn Academy, Whitburn, on Saturday, January 23rd.

Besson artist Owen Farr will judge the event, which get underway at 9.30am with categories for performers aged 12 and under, 16 and under and 21 and under. Qualifiers will earn a place at the Besson Scottish Solo & Ensemble Championships which take place on February 6th.

Sunday workshop

Owen will also lead a workshop on Sunday January 24th, also in Whitburn Academy.

Kindly sponsored by Besson & Band Supplies it is free to everyone who wishes to attend, with one to one consultations available between 10.00am and noon and an open masterclass from noon until 2.00pm.

Owen will also lead a workshop on Sunday January 24th, also in Whitburn Academy and it is free to everyone who wishes to attend4BR

Delighted

Euan Meikle, SBBA project officer told 4BR: "We are delighted to secure a performer of Owen's stature to adjudicate and lead a workshop. He is an outstanding musician so I would encourage everyone to come along and soak up everything he has to say."

Application forms

Anyone looking for application forms or indicating attendance at the workshop should call Euan Meikle on 07792338669 or email euan_meikle@hotmail.com