[Trombone-l] Conductors' Competition 2008

[Nigel Horne]

Announcing a Conductors' Competition for 2008

There will be six qualifying heats held across the UK during March and April
2008; the final will be held on 21st June. Winners of the heats will each receive £100.

The competition is open to anyone aged 21 or over who is not a professional level conductor.

During each round the contestant will need to study sections of three well known brass band scores. On the day of the competition the contestant will be asked to rehearse a band of at least first section standard for around 25 minutes on one of the pieces.

The winner of each heat will be invited to take part in the final on 21st June 2008 where they will be conducting the Virtuosi GUS Band.

Applications to take part need to be received by 4th January 2008.

The NABBC's website, http://www.nabbc.org.uk, has further details, an application form, a copy of the rules and updates.

-Nigel

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Nigel Horne. Adjudicator, Arranger, Band Trainer, Composer, Tutor, Typesetter.
NJH Music, Barnsley, UK.  ICQ#20252325
njh at bandsman.co.uk http://www.bandsman.co.uk