Conductor Association takes on-line approach for 2020

The National Association of Brass Band Conductors takes an on-line approach to reach out as well as create stronger partnership links.

The AGM was held on-line for the first time this year.

Thursday, 23 July 2020

The National Association of Brass Band Conductors (NABBC) recently held its AGM.

This year the event was held on-line due to the Coronavirus restrictions, which also meant that the organisation's flagship Conducting Competition had to be cancelled.

Decide and debate

However, there was still plenty to decide upon and debate with the main changes seeing the elections of John Clay as Vice President, John Fricker as Vice Chair and Rosie Banham from Brass Bands England as Membership Secretary.

In addition, the constitution was updated to replace some of the more outdated aspects and make it more relevant.

Looking forward

NABBC Chairperson Mareika Gray told 4BR: "The loss of our conducting competition was unfortunate but fully understandable but we now look forward to holding it in 2021.

I'm pleased our processes, particularly membership are being streamlined through the partnership with Brass Bands England and I must give special thanks to Alex Parker and Rosie Banham for all their hard work."

Events

It was also announced that the NABBC will be announcing regional networking events for conductors once social gathering restrictions are eased.

To join the NABBC (which includes membership of Brass Bands England), visit: https://www.bbe.org.uk/join-us

Membership brings discounts on BBE events and training, insurance deals and free DBS checks, as well as access to BBE's member resources.

I'm pleased our processes, particularly membership are being streamlined through the partnership with Brass Bands EnglandNABBC Chairperson Mareika Gray

Executive Committee

The 2020/21 Executive Committee is now as follows:

Chairperson: Mareika Gray
Vice Chairperson: John Fricker
President: Russell Gray
Vice President: John Clay
Secretary: James Holt
Treasurer: Jane Clay
Membership Secretary: Rosie Banham (BBE)
PRO: Tom Hancock
Librarian: Ted Griffiths
Auditor: Ashley Ambler
Co-opted Members: Alex Parker (BBE) & Paul Holland

Regional Representatives: (included in the Executive)

London & Southern Counties: Alan Duguid
Scotland: Stuart Black
Wales: Geraint Barnes
North of England: David Thornton
South West: Paul Holland
Midlands: Tom Hancock

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