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BIBBSS Day 3 photo gallery including visit from Gordon Higginbottom to talk about his book

Day 3 has again been a day with lots of activity with highlights of a visit by Gordon Higginbottom who talked about his life as a musician and bandsman and his book “From Umchugs to Cadenzas” and a Masterclass by David Hirst on Test Piece Presentation which guided delegates through the process of test piece preparation giving the insight into what an adjudicator would be looking for in a performance.

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Fabulous start to the 2018 Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School

Today has been a great start to the Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School with record numbers taking part. A great team of tutors led by Internationally renowned euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead and Ambassador at Buffet Crampon Wind Instruments. Our tutors for 2018 are David Hirst, Mark Wilkinson, Paul Bennett, Rebecca Lundberg, Shaun Crowther and Steve Jones. BIBBSS is this year sponsored by Besson and we would like to give

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Bolsover stars to spearhead concert finisher

The world class team of tutors led by Steven Mead will provide plenty of entertainment at the forthcoming Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School concert. Details have been announced for this year’s Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School concert on Wednesday 25th July. Led by its world class team of tutors, the free event will be held at the Heritage High School, Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S43 4QG) at

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Visitor Attractions to enjoy in and around North Eastern Derbyshire.

Bolsover District is one of the country’s best kept secrets. Ideally situated at the heart of the country, nestling between Sherwood Forest and the Peak District it offers a superb blend of spectacular scenery, historical features and quaint market towns. We have a wide range of attractions, leisure activities and days out for you to explore whilst you are visiting us in North Eastern Derbyshire. Non participating delegates can enjoy

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2019 BOLSOVER INTERNATIONAL BRASS BAND SUMMER SCHOOL DATES ANNOUNCED SEE NEW ENROLMENT FORM

Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School led by will be staged from Sunday 21st July to Friday 26th July 2019. We will be holding it at Heritage High School, Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield. S43 4QG and accommodation will be at the IBIS Hotel, 3 Tallys End, Chesterfield Rd, Barlborough, Derbyshire. S43 4WP. The enrolment forms is attached and the new brochure will follow shortly. The 2019 will once again be

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THE GRAND FINALE – FRIDAY 27TH JULY 2018 AT 6.45PM

  Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School Grand Finale will take place at Heritage High School, Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S43 4QG on Friday 27th July 2018 commencing at 6.45pm in the Main Hall of the school. The Summer School, led by Steven Mead will be conducted by Steven Mead and David Hirst and featured soloists will be Steven Mead on Euphonium and Mark Wilkinson on Cornet. No Tickets

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An Evening of World Class Brass Music – Wednesday 25th July 2018

On Wednesday 25th July 2018 at 7pm the tutors of the Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School will be performing a concert at Heritage High School, Boughton Lane, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S43 4QG. The concert will feature the tutors as soloists as well as performances of classics. The concert is FREE admission and everyone is welcome. It will take place in the Main Hall of the school just off the

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New Works on Show At Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School 2018

The Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School Finale Concert being staged on Friday 27th July at Heritage High School Clowne, will premiere a newly commissioned Concert March from the pen of Gavin Somerset entitled Bolsover Castle. The March is a tribute to Dave Morris who was a valued member of the Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School and Festival of Brass team who sadly passed away suddenly last October 2017.

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Exciting plans in place for Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School

Exciting plans in place for Bolsover International Summer School There will be plenty of musical attractions on offer at the forthcoming Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School — so don’t miss out. There will also be a concert performance at the beautiful National Trust Hardwick Hall Thursday, 24 May 2018 Further plans for the 6th Bolsover International Summer School to be held between the 22nd — 27th July are well

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Website Link for purchase of Polo Shirts, Hoodies and Sweatshirts

Great news for all our delegates.   You can now go on-line and order Hoodies, Sweatshirts or Polo Shirts for the Bolsover International Brass Band Summer School. Make your choice, pay for your garments and they will be distributed to your home address. https://www.yourlogohere.co.uk/musicwear/bolsover-summer-school.html    

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