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Sign up for BBE on-line webinars

From advanced arranging to copyright issues and even a Conference call — make sure you sign up for Brass Band England's latest raft of attractions.

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  Brass Bands England is providing a number of on-line attractions in coming weeks

Brass Bands England has a number of online events for you to be part of in the coming weeks, so make sure you sign up.

You can find more details for each event further down in this email. In addition to the events confirmed below the Brass Bands England team will be running more online webinars and online drop in sessions for members, with more information about these events being announced soon.

On-line:


NYMAZ Big Brass Day


Sunday 16th August
10.00am — 12.30pm

Find out more:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-brass-day-online-tickets-112962064576?fbclid=IwAR2CyOkFF0AnsKs-Smmz0NjcJZy4cRPERDuVKfq6Csqyl4E3wj3xA1k8phE

Advanced Arranging with Philip Harper


Wednesday 19th August
7.00pm — 9.00pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D90%26reset%3D1

NYMAZ Big Brass Day


Saturday 22nd August
10.00am — 12.30pm

Find out more:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-brass-day-online-tickets-112962064576?fbclid=IwAR2CyOkFF0AnsKs-Smmz0NjcJZy4cRPERDuVKfq6Csqyl4E3wj3xA1k8phE

BandSafe Online


Thursday 27th August
6.00pm — 9.30pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D86%26reset%3D1

Copyright with Nicki Tonge and Sarah Baumann


Thursday 3rd September
7.00pm — 9.00pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D91%26reset%3D1

The Brass Band Conference 2020


Saturday 19th September
10.00am — 4.00pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D83%26reset%3D1

BandSafe Online


Wednesday 23rd September
6.00pm — 9.30pm

Find out more:
https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D87%26reset%3D1

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Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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