The line-up of speakers at a Learning Festival which will follow the Scottish Brass Band Association's (SBBA) annual general meeting on Sunday 28th January has been finalised.
The SBBA Annual General Meeting will start at 10.00am at the Falkirk Football Stadium (delegate registration at 9.15am)
Learning workshops
There will be five training workshops aimed at helping develop and enhance brass banding in Scotland:
Stephanie Kennedy, flugel soloist with the cooperation band, will talk about performance techniques.
Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale of Brass Repair Lass will offer handy hints and tips on brass instrument maintenance and repair.
Percussion tutor Sarah Naish of SN Percussion will talk about all things percussion.
Musical Director Stuart Black will speak about the art of conducting
Composer Alan Fernie will talk through the 2024 regional Fourth Section test piece 'Music for Jock Tamson', which he has written.
Contact confirmation
Band representative attendance should be sent to SBBA secretary Tom Allan by 13th January.
Bands will also be asked to nominate members who have passed away during 2023 to be marked in a Page of Remembrance.
