Conductors aim to please the management committee — 4barsrest
Paul Hindmarsh joins the judging panel for the upcoming Brass Band Conductors Association conducting competition.
The Brass Band Conductors’ Association (BBCA) has confirmed the judging panel for the live final of its flagship conducting competition.
The event will take place at Eccles Town Hall on June 18 and will see the shortlisted contestants demonstrate their band-leading skills at the helm of the Eccles Borough and Hammonds bands.
guest judge
The organizers also announced that Paul Hindmarsh, artistic director of the RNCM Brass Band Festival and founder of the Brass Band Heritage Trust, will be guest judge.
The chairman of the music commission of the European Brass Band Association is no stranger to the event who has benefited from his insight in the past.
budding
Speaking about the upcoming event, BBCA Chairman Russell Gray told 4BR: “I am delighted that our competition is once again taking place. It is a wonderful opportunity for budding conductors to reunite and get positive feedback on their performance.”
Joining Paul on the judging panel is David Thornton, the musical director of Grimethorpe Colliery Band.
The closing date for entries is Saturday, April 30.
Learn more
https://www.bbe.org.uk/news22022022-1609/bbca-announces-2022-flagship-conducting-competition