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Big Brass Day closing date

There is not much time left to sign up for some great workshops on the NYMAZ 'Big Brass Day'.

NYMAZ
  The on-line workshops are open for brass and percussion players 18 years and under

Registration closes this weekend (Sunday 9th August) for the NYMAZ 'Big Brass Day' youth workshop.

On-line

The youth music charity is working with Brass Bands England (BBE) and the North Yorkshire Music Hub to put on a series of events funded by Youth Music and Arts Council England.

The on-line workshops are open for brass and percussion players 18 years and under, and at Grade 4 standard or above. These events are free to all.

Sunday 16th August:


10.00am-12.30pm
Work alongside David Thornton, Siobhan Bates, brass ensemble Femmes Fortissimo and composer Liz Lane to rehearse a new composition developed in consultation with our Brass Day participants.

Deadline for registration midnight Sunday 9th August.

Saturday 22nd August:


10.00am-12.30pm
Explore the world of New Orleans influenced Jazz with New York Brass and Femmes Fortissimo as you discover new techniques for improvisation and jazz performance.

Deadline for registration midnight Sunday 16th August.

New York Brass Band are North Yorkshire's only contemporary New Orleans inspired brass band and guaranteed to provide a fun filled, exciting morning for the young people involved.

Book a place

This summer's events kicked off recently with a consultation session led by Black Dyke Band horn star Siobhan Bates and Jess Gillam, the young Classic Brit-award winning saxophonist.

The youth-led discussion will inform a new commission by composer Liz Lane.

To book a place on one of the above Big Brass Day events go to: https://brassdayonline.eventbrite.co.uk/ or email info@nymaz.org.uk for more information.

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