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EBBA extends solo competition deadline

If you fancy your chances of becoming the European Solo Champion then you have a bit more time to get your entry in....

Ebba
 

The European Brass Band Association (EBBA) has announced an extension to the closing date for applications for entry to the 7th European Soloist Competition for Brass & Percussion instruments.

The completion is due to take place between the 26th & 28th April in Lille as part of the 2016 European Brass Band Championships.

Closing date

4BR has been informed that applications will now be accepted to a revised closing date of 20th February 2016.

The competitors who are selected to perform in Lille will give two performances (set-piece and own-choice) with piano, with the best three going forward to the Final on Thursday 28th April, when they will perform with Brass Band Nord Pas-de-Calais.

4BR has been informed that applications will now be accepted to a revised closing date of 20th February 20164BR

Further information:

Further details including application forms are available at the EBBA website:

www.ebba.eu.com

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