Dr Nicholas Childs - Keynote Speaker at SBBA Conference
Programme for Annual Conference/ AGM - SUNDAY 24th October 2010
in the Howden Park Centre, Livingston
09.30 Registration - foyer Howden Park Centre
10.00 Welcome: President George Burt
10.05 Youth Development - Alan Edmond
Report on the past years work on the Youth Development Programme
Lynda Nicholson gives a presentation on working with youth bands and
the progress over the past two years with Kirkintilloch Youth Band project.
Allan Wardrope who has been the driving force behind the project will be
on hand to answer any questions regarding the administration.
10.45 Adjudication - using audio
Nigel Durno, the organiser of the Scottish Wind Band Championships,
they provide each band with a recording of their performance and an
accompanying track of spoken adjudication, would it work for brass bands?
Nigel recently tried thy system at a Solo Contest, presents his thoughts.
11.15 COFFEE
also in foyer Jennifer Fox will be available to advise on Child Protection issues
11.45 Keynote Speaker - Dr Nicholas Childs
Programme Planning for Recording and Concerts
How can we improve the UK Band Movement
Dr. Nicholas Childs is one of the UK's most successful conductors, as Musical Director of the famous Black Dyke Mills Band, he is called upon to present a variety of concerts and has taken part in numerous recordings.
The Childs family have been involved in all levels of banding over the years,
Nick gives his thoughts on how we can improve UK banding.
12.45 LUNCH
13.30 Information available in the foyer on
Registration & Administration - Tom Allan & Andrew Smith
13.45 Annual General Meeting of SBBA - Agenda
1 Welcome
2. Minutes of the previous AGM
3. Business Arising
4. Correspondence
5. Chairman's Remarks
6. Constitution
7. Treasurer's & Auditors Annual Report
8. Appointment of Officials, Executive Committee, and Examiner.
9. Any Other Business
14.30 Speaker from Performing Rights Society
14.50 Open Forum - Have your say about SBBA & any other topics raised today.
15.30 Close
