Young Dysart brass players at summer school

Young musicians from Dysart Colliery Silver Band were among 150 like-minded instrumentalists to descend on the Perthshire village of Forgandenny to take part in Scotland’s biggest brass band school.
By Fiona Dobie
Published 8th Aug 2022, 06:00 BST
Members of Dysart Colliery Band who attended the summer school last week.Members of Dysart Colliery Band who attended the summer school last week.
Members of Dysart Colliery Band who attended the summer school last week.

They attended the National Brass Band of Scotland (NYBBS) residential summer course at the Strathallan School last week, featuring players aged from nine to 22, split into three bands – children’s, reserve and senior.

For the brass and percussion players attending, the emphasis was on having fun as well as enjoying the full learning experience.

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Sectional practice sessions, master classes and full band reheasrsals provided opportunities for serious music making, while students enjoy extra curricular events inlcuidng swimming, rounders, treasure hunts and a silent disco.

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The NYBBS summer course was supported by funding from Creative Scotland through its Youth Music Initiative.

The fruits of the players’ hard work was showcased at two end-of-course concerts at the Albert Halls in Stirling on Saturday.

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