EIBBSS appoints new staff to their panel of instrumental tutors for 2025 Summer Course and beyond
The Elgar International Brass Band Summer School has appointed new staff to their panel of instrumental tutors for their 2025 Summer Course and beyond. Joining what is now the leading Brass Band Summer School is Emily Evans, Solo Horn with the rising stars of Flowers Band, Mike Cavanagh, Solo Baritone of the Black Dyke Band, Norwegian Trombone legend, Grethe Tonheim, the inimitable Shaun Crowther from Brighouse & Rastrick Band and the brilliant Coco Chan, principal Percussionist of Flowers Band.
Course Director, Carole Crompton said “The feedback that we receive from our delegates is so important to us in our drive to improve their overall experience. Last summer, we moved to a two-band system and while this transition was seamless for our delegates and they were very happy with the smaller ensemble sizes, it meant an increased workload for our tutor team. This year, each section will have two tutors, so that they can spend time in sectionals and will also be able to spend time listening and participating with full rehearsals. We are delighted that Emily, Grethe, Mike, Shaun and Coco have joined us; Adam Bokaris is unavailable this year, so it gives our delegates the opportunity to work with a world-class Baritone soloist. The addition of Emily and Coco from Flowers seems only logical, given the current trajectory of the Flowers Band! We are delighted to secure the services of Grethe and the wealth of experience that she will bring to our course. With Lode Violet on cornet, we are reflecting the cosmopolitan makeup of our delegate body in our staff. Shaun worked with us a few years ago and we are so pleased that he has chosen to return. An added bonus will be visit of Flowers’ Paul Richards, who will spend time with our soprano cornet players, before gracing our tutor concert. We cannot wait!”
The full tutor line-up for Summer 2025 is:
Paul Richards (Visiting Soprano tutor)
Mark Wilkinson, Lode Violet (Cornets)
Emily Evans, Stephanie Binns (Flugels & Horns)
Daniel Thomas, Mike Cavanagh (Euphs & Baris)
Chris Thomas, Grethe Tonheim (Trombones)
Shaun Crowther, Les Neish (Basses)
Coco Chan, Gareth Hand, Steve Jones (Percussion)
It goes without saying that the tutor concert will be something not to be missed!