Posts by Carole Crompton

Meet the EIBBSS Team 2022

2022 sees an outstanding tutor team to inspire delegates at this year’s Elgar International Brass Band Summer School.   The 9th Elgar International Brass Band Summer School (EIBBSS) course will return this year with a star line-up of tutors ably led by award winning conductor Paul Holland as Artistic Director. This summer’s course will be held at the magnificent Malvern College, set in picturesque surroundings in the Worcestershire countryside from

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Merry Christmas to all our friends from the EIBBSS Team

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2022 from the EIBBSS Team. 

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EIBBSS ANNOUNCE 2023 SUMMER SCHOOL

  Web: www.eibbss.org.uk Twitter: @elgaribbss Instagram: elgaribbss Press Release EIBBSS ANNOUNCE 2023 SUMMER SCHOOL We are delighted to reveal that since our announcement of our 2022 being full, plans are being finalised for 2023 in which we aim to celebrate our 10th Anniversary, as well as welcoming Philip Harper as our Artistic Director. Now that the 2022 course has been secured at Malvern College, the EIBBSS team look forward to

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BIBBSS set for 2021 Summer School – July 25th to July 30th at Shirebrook Academy.

  Final preparations are now completed for the forthcoming Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School (BIBBSS). Despite what has been an exceedingly difficult period for us all in the brass band movement we can now look forward to renewing old acquaintances and meeting many new delegates to this year’s course. Our strong management team have been proactive in planning for the course since early this year and have been determined

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BIBBSS to stage a Q & A by Zoom on Friday 4th June at 7.30pm BST to chat about the forthcoming Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School Course

Are you missing playing? Looking for a great experience? Why not join us at the Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School (BIBBSS). We have some availability for delegates to enjoy some fantastic playing and a great social week from Sunday 25th July to Friday 30th July this year.   The course includes first class tutors with group and full band sessions, individual tuition, a delegates and tutors concert, masterclasses, daily

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BIBBSS welcomes Steven Roberts as Vocal and Choreography Coach for 2021

Steven Roberts is an experienced Conductor and Musical Director. Primarily working with choirs, he has also conducted orchestras, wind bands and brass bands both within the UK and internationally. He is currently Conductor of Altrincham Choral Society, Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir and Honley Male Voice Choir. He is a member of the Association of British Choral Directors, a life member of the Royal Philharmonic Society, is Chair of the Trustees of

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Michael Rath Brass Musical Instruments Ltd Sponsors BIBBSS 2021

Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School are thrilled to announce that Michael Rath Brass Musical Instruments Ltd have agreed to be one of the 2021 sponsors. Rath Trombones are reputed as leading manufacturers of Trombones in the world and are manufactured in the UK, played on and endorsed by leading exponents in the industry.  Our trombone tutor, Chris Thomas was delighted at the news, remarking “Rath Trombones very generously supply

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International Tuba star Les Neish joins the BIBBSS team following the withdrawal of Shaun Crowther

We are absolutely thrilled that Les Neish has agreed to join the staff of the BIBBSS following the withdrawal of Shaun Crowther. Les is one of the finest tuba players and teachers in the world and we are so happy that he will be joining us for our brass band summer school in July. Les’s brilliant solo playing is known the world over. He has a remarkable talent, which he has demonstrated

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Bolsover Festival of Brass 2021- Such has been the demand for booking a entry spot at the Bolsover Festival of Brass contest that a reserve waiting list is now in place.

Reserves bench only for Bolsover on Sunday 3rd October 2021 Such has been the demand for booking a entry spot at the Bolsover Festival of Brass contest that a reserve waiting list is now in place. A waiting list is now open for bands wishing to take part in the event   Bolsover Festival of Brass announce that we have already filled our entry list in all sections for the proposed

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Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School set for worldwide welcome

Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School set for worldwide welcome The Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School is starting to welcome guests from around the banding world as the popular event confirms its musical return.    The return of the popular Summer School event has been announced.         There is more good news for a brass band community eager to return to the things they love doing over the next

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