Swansea, United Kingdom

Final Day of Camp
August 10, 2007 - Swansea, United Kingdom
Boy, did the week go by fast! I really liked the rehearsals with the Eminence Band and the massed band. Friday started out with a brass band forum, which I wasn't really looking forward to, but was fine. All the tutors answered questions on brass playing and it was a good dialogue. There was a concert with student performers next, which I...
Placed by Jeannine in Jeannine's UK Trombone Trip

IBBSS
August 9, 2007 - Swansea, United Kingdom
It is now the penultament day here. The band has rehearsed well and the concert tomorrow will be memorable! They are making a CD which I will share with all of you. I am in the Eminence Band, which Nicholas Childs conducts. He is a very good musician and conductor. He has a gentle manner but he is still firm with what he wants and expects...
Placed by Jeannine in Jeannine's UK Trombone Trip

This one time, at band camp...
August 7, 2007 - Swansea, United Kingdom
We have arrived at Swansea University, home of the International Brass Band Summer School. As we were checking in, I met the organizers of the event and outstanding musicians, to boot; Nicholas Childs, Steven Sykes, Owen Farr, and Allison Childs. They are all so down-to-earth and approachable. My dorm room is on the eighth floor with a...
Placed by Jeannine in Jeannine's UK Trombone Trip