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Wessex Summer School announces tutor line-up

Course Director Michael Fowles will be joined by a host of star performers to inspire the delegates on the forthcoming Wessex Band Summer Course.

Wessex
  The course is being led by Michael Fowles

The Wessex Band Summer School has announced the line-up of tutors who will lead delegates on their course at Sturminster Newton High School, Dorset, between Monday 1st to Saturday 6th August.

Three ensembles

The course will be led by Musical Director Michael Fowles and will feature new and returning members enjoying musical experiences with one of three ensembles; a Training Band for Wind, Brass and Percussion players of all ages, from beginners up to Grade 4 standard as well as separate Wind and Brass Bands catering for those above that level.

Non-residential

The course is non-residential, but there is a campsite on the school field for the week of the course, and there is a super canteen ready to serve breakfast, lunch and much needed pick me ups at break times.

The course costs £175.

For more details, please look at: www.wessexband.com

Tutors:


Cornets: Kirsty Abbotts, Jon Probert, Anna Hughes-Williams, Alan Pope and James Screaton
Flugel: Mike Eccles
Horns: George Thackray and Matt Stimpson
Baritones: Mike Warriner
Trombones: John Barber and Becky Cook
Euphoniums: Jim Fieldhouse
Tubas: Stewart Baglin
Flutes: Damon Robb
Clarinet and Saxes: Sandra Jones, Tracey Boyes, Carol Frost
Bassoon and General Woodwind: Elinor Tolfree
Trumpets: David Marshall and Jon Probert
Percussion: James Gilbert and Alli Smith

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