*
banner

Childs leads international musical flavour in Nova Scotia

Dr Robert Childs will lead delegates in the fifth North American Brass Band Summer School in Nova Scotia.

NABBSS
  The Summer School is being run for a fifth time this year

The 2018 North American Brass Band Summer School has announced its line-up of international tutorial staff and fellow performers for its course that takes place between June 23rd and July 2nd in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Supported by Besson Musical Instruments, and run in association with the world's largest annual indoor show, the Royal Nova Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the Summer School is being held for the fifth time.

Tutors

Led by Course Director Dr Robert Childs with Senior Tutor David Childs, there will be an enhanced faculty of Tom Hutchinson (Cory), Bryan Appleby-Wineberg (Atlantic City), Emily Evans (Flowers), Brett Baker (Black Dyke), Lee Harrelson & Scott Watson (Fountain City) and James Foster (Woodfalls).

In addition the delegates will once again perform at world famous Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year) which attracts over 5,000 visitors per day.

Performers from every continent of the globe are featured, with groups from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Jordan, Kenya, Russia, Singapore and the United States of America performing together with the NABBSS Band.

We're delighted to see the NABBSS programme now entering its fifth year, and continuing to showcase brass band music to huge international audiences through the Royal Nova Scotia International TattooCraig Roberts

Showcase

Executive Director and RNSIT Assistant Director, Craig Roberts told 4BR: "We're delighted to see the NABBSS programme now entering its fifth year, and continuing to showcase brass band music to huge international audiences through the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.

The course continues to offer delegates from across the world the opportunity to mix and perform with leading British and North American staff and it's a delight to continue to see the programme go from strength to strength."

Find out more

To find out more go to: www.nabbss.com

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


lbrrt

Report & Result: 2026 National Championship of Great Britain

October 3 • Cory returns on the road to victory as Philip Harper's band reclaims National title honours at the Royal Albert Hall.


4BR Podcast

4BR Review — Episode 22

October 2 • A preview of the 2026 Championship Section National Final at the Royal Albert Hall and the issues that arise....


NYBBGB

NYBBGB launches Young Composer competition

October 2 • Young composers aged 30 and under are being asked to create a new work for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.


James Shepherd

New award to be presented at Royal Albert Hall

October 2 • A wonderful new award in memory of one of the greatest ever cornet players will be made at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Thundersley Brass Band

Tuesday 6 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Rushden Town Band

October 6 • Bb bass - Following the relocation of our previous player, a Bb bass position has become available.


Rushden Town Band

October 6 • A tenor trombone position has become vacant following the relocation of the previous player.


Alder Valley Brass

October 6 • Seeking a Bb Bass player to join our friendly ambitious second section band under the direction of new MD Oliver Halstead - Brooks. Featuring a good variety of concerts and contests. . We rehearse each Monday and Thursday 8pm to 10pm in Farnham Surrey


Stephen Tighe

ARCM, LDBBA, (Dip)PFS.
Adjudicator / Music Director / Arranger


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd