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North American Brass Band Summer School offers world-wide profile

There is a brilliant opportunity for players from across the globe to head to Nova Scotia for a Summer School like no other...

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  The North American Brass Band Summer School is like no other in the world

The North American Brass Band Summer School (NABBSS) is offering the opportunity for players to enjoy a wonderful musical experience and to be part of the world famous Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.

Outstanding tutors

NABBSS was founded in 2014 and has gone on to attract participants from all over the banding globe — with a outstanding line-up of tutors headed by Dr Robert Childs alongside David Childs and backed by a team that includes Cory Principal Cornet Tom Hutchinson.

The provisional schedule for the 2019 course which takes place from June 26th to July 6th to is already in place. Participants must be aged 19 on June 26th.

Tens of thousands

Speaking to 4BR, Dr Childs said that the course and its band has now become an integral part of the International Tattoo, an event that attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year.

"We are delighted to offer a warm welcome to new and returning delegates for the course.

It is an experience like no other in the banding world — with the opportunity not only to work with remarkable musicians but to be part of an event with a true world wide reputation."

It is an experience like no other in the banding world — with the opportunity not only to work with remarkable musicians but to be part of an event with a true world wide reputationDr Robert Childs

For more information

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