Join Prof. Nicholas Childs and Black Dyke soloists on 27th March, 2021 for a Virtual Brass Day. Black Dyke have confirmed the repertoire to be covered on their course. Black Dyke’s MD commented, “The aim is to balance a general improvement to overall playing standards with like-minded friends. Repertoire will include Rimmer’s Punchinello, Goff Richard’s Doyen, the cornets will enjoy Bugler’s Holiday and finally one of the most requested and popular works of all time, Eric Ball’s Journey into Freedom. The Virtual Day will be directed by Black Dyke’s Director of Music, Prof. Nicholas Childs together with Richard Marshall, Connor Lennon, Siobhan Bates, Brett Baker, Daniel Thomas, Matthew Routley and Gareth Hand.
Day Schedule (All times are UK GMT) 9 am - 5 pm
08.45 - Welcome and Registration
09.00 – Introductions and warm-up (Richard Marshall)
09.15 – Sectionals No.1 with tutors
10.15 – Morning Break
10.30 - Full Band Rehearsal No.1 with Prof. Nick
11.30 - Motivation Practice Techniques with Brett Baker
12.00 – Musical Quiz with Matthew Routley
12.30 – 13.15 Lunch whilst enjoying the British Bandsman 125th Anniversary concert
13.15 - Sectionals No.2 with tutors
14.00 – Full Band rehearsal No.2 with Prof. Nick
14.45 – Improving your Technique with Richard Marshall
15.15 – Soloist Spotlight: Daniel Thomas, Siobhan Bates, Brett Baker, Richard Marshall
15.45 – Break
16.00 – Meet the Legends - Q & A session
16.30 – Virtual Concert Performance
17.00 – Farewell Good-byes
Black Dyke Virtual Brass Day £35 per person Included a full Zoom recording of the day. To book your place contact Course Administrator Alison Childs alison4horn@btinternet.com Mob: +44 (0)7802 771735