Masterclass with Northop Silver Band
Five years in the planning, the band held a successful Masterclass in Colwyn Bay on Saturday (22 Apr 23). Led by our MD, Andrew Jones, we were joined by tutors from Northop Silver Band, the only Championship Band in North Wales and winners of the National Eisteddfod in 2022.
The busy half-day event included coaching in various aspects of brass instrument playing and sectional sessions with the specialist tutors mentoring us in an unfamiliar test piece working towards achieving a performance standard.
Fortunately, most members of the band were able to attend and the few vacant seats were filled by friends from other bands in the area to make up a full complement of 25 players. An appraisal report will be prepared by Northop’s Carol Ann Hughes (the lead tutor).
Speaking at the close of the final session, our Chairman (Edward Jones) thanked Andrew in particular for his hard work preparing the Masterclass and all the tutors for their expertise and helpful advice provided throughout the enjoyable day.