There is still time to register for one of the most popular Black Dyke events of the year, as the Queensbury band once again hosts it own Black Dyke Festival.
Led by Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs, it provides a hub of musical activity and excellence which culminates in a fantastic afternoon concert at the magnificent Leeds Town Hall on Sunday 5th June (3.00pm).
Opportunities
Masterclasses
Not only do players have the opportunity to work alongside many of the band star soloists in masterclasses during the day, but players from theYorkshire Youth, Armthorpe Elmfield, Blackley, Delph, Kirton and Trentham Bands will also enjoy the opportunity of joining the current European and Yorkshire Regional Champions on stage for the Gala Concert.
Conductors Workshop
An added bonus this year will be will be a special 'Conductors Workshop' led by Director Music, Professor Nicholas Childs.
This will give delegates the opportunity to work on all aspects of conducting technique on works that will encompass different levels of ability — from Ray Farr's 'Adventures in Brass' and Peter Graham's 'Shine as the Light' to the trickery of Derek Bourgeois' 'Serenade'.
Tickets:
Tickets available from Leeds Town Hall Box Office Tel: 0113 224 3801:
£14, £12, £11, £10
Workshops: Cornet, Tenor Horn and Lower Brass Spotlights
These workshops are open to players of all ages and standards, with parts rehearsed for the massed bands items with Black Dyke.
Cornet Spotlight with Richard Marshall:
All aspects are covered in the workshops include warm-ups, general technique and sight-reading session.
Tenor Horn Spotlight with Jonathan Bates:
In addition to the wide ranging help with skills sets there will also be the chance to meet and ask questions of horn legend Sandy Smith.
Lower Brass Spotlight:
Tuba, euphonium and baritone players will cover ensemble playing and solo performing.
Registration:
Registration on the day commences at 9.00am with the proceedings starting at 9.30am.
The cost for the whole day workshops is just £5 and you can register by emailing respectively to:
Conductors: David Hirst: secblackdykeband@btinternet.com
Cornets: Richard Marshall: Richard.B.Marshall@btinternet.com
Horns: Jonathan Bates: jonnythehorn@hotmail.com
Lower Brass: Gary Curtin: gcurtin@gmail.com
When contacting please include:
Name: Band Email Address
Any further information please contact Alison Childs: lison4horn@btinternet.com
