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Great line-up for SBBA Virtual Learning Roadshow

There is something for everyone to be informed by on the Scottish Brass Band Association Virtual Learning Roadshow on Sunday 20th September.

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  The virtual roadshow is being promoted by the Scottish Brass Band Association

The details and running order for the Scottish Brass Band Association's 'Virtual Learning Roadshow' has been finalised for Sunday 20th September.

Reaching out

SBBA had originally planned two event — one each in the east and west of Scotland — during June and September with the intention of reaching out to brass band musicians with useful workshop and information sessions as a means of celebrating the organisation's 125th anniversary year.

Now, because of COVID-19, the two events are being combined into this single, online experience.

Running order

It will comprise in order:

1. Beginners Guide to Making a Virtual Band


https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beginners-guide-to-making-a-virtual-band-tickets-120108310189?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

2. Tabby Kerwin: Mental Health in Brass Bands


https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mental-health-in-brass-bands-registration-116977612187?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

3. Les Neish: A Masterclass on Performance Techniques


https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-masterclass-on-performance-techniques-tickets-120116935989?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

4. Jack Nissan: ZOOM — A Guide to Using Zoom for Online Teaching


https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zoom-a-guide-to-using-zoom-for-online-teaching-tickets-120119686215?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

5. Helen Minshall: Youth Band Development from Scratch


Pre-recorded video which will be available on the SBBA YouTube channel on 20th September at 4.00pm

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