FREE workshop this weekend at Land O\' Burns
The Dalmellington Band (a member of The Scottish Brass Band Association) are delighted to be presenting a free brass workshop, welcoming Hedley Benson, professional trumpeter with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, as their special guest. The workshop is open to all brass players of all ages, with particular enthusiasm for younger instrumentalists from universities, colleges and schools to come and gain valuable insight and guidance from Hedley. Entry is completely free and the workshop will run from 10.00am to 1.00pm on Saturday 25th August at Ivy Cottage, South Beach Ayr Street, Troon.
To further support the world of musical opportunities available through brass playing, all students attending the workshop will also have the opportunity to enjoy free entry to the latter half of the renowned ‘Land O' Burns - Battle of the Bands' brass band contest taking place at the Troon Concert Hall (next door) from 9.45am the same day. This competition (now in its 18th year) showcases 16 of Scotland's top brass bands each performing short concert programmes and competing for a share of the magnificent £6,000 prize fund. It's an inspirational event, offering audiences a wealth of musical entertainment and demonstrating the vast variety of musical styles available through the brass band genre. Tickets for Land O' Burns - Battle of the Bands are available at the door, priced at £6.00 (£4.00 concessions).
Through their dedication and and hard work, The Dalmellington Band have now developed this as a key event in the brass band calendar of Scotland. Through this year's combination of the free educational workshop, together with the entertainment of the brass band contest, the organisers have created a day of music that truly offers something for everyone - players and audiences alike - where all can listen, learn and enjoy!
