"Highlight of my year. Such a treat to listen to and learn from players of this level. Incredible value for money too!"
(Andrew Pentland)
Starting in 2012, Course Director Stephen Crooks, began his vision for FTBBSS, by assembling top class musicians, to provide expert tuition to the people of the Fermanagh/Tyrone area and beyond!
After 6 successful years the course continues to grow, with the class of 2017 consisting of over 70 brass and percussion taking part in rehearsals, sectionals, Q&A sessions and individual lessons.
Participants explore new repertoire alongside popular marches and concert pieces in rehearsals led by Musical Director Les Neish. This all takes in a relaxed atmosphere with a particular highlight being the Fantastic PhairGrylls Friday BBQ.
After 6 successful years the course continues to grow, with the class of 2017 consisting of over 70 brass and percussion taking part in rehearsals, sectionals, Q&A sessions and individual lessons.
Participants explore new repertoire alongside popular marches and concert pieces in rehearsals led by Musical Director Les Neish. This all takes in a relaxed atmosphere with a particular highlight being the Fantastic PhairGrylls Friday BBQ.
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The Summer School is held at the Letterbreen Methodist Church Hall, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
We strive to bring you a fantastic experience at a small cost of £20 for the three days music making. All you need is your instrument and a smile because all music, stands etc will be provided. We even provide a buffet lunch on Thursday and Friday! The course takes place on Thursday and Friday culminating in the showcase concert for friends and family on Saturday. This concert will feature the summer school band performing pieces they have worked on and the tutor ensemble will play a short, entertaining program for your enjoyment including an optional raffle. |
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Course FeesIndividual Price : £20
Family Price for 3 : £50 Family Price for 4 : £70 Optional Extras Private Lesson with tutor of your choice (20 mins) : £10 Phair Grylls Friday BBQ : £6 per person |
Community
We pride ourselves in bringing all communities together through the power of brass band playing.. We welcome attendance of the several bands represented on the course from all of Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Mainland U.K.
Bands who have attended - Churchill Silver, Ballyreagh Silver, Maguirsebridge Silver, Ballyduff Band, Murley Silver, Letterbreen Band, Wellington Band, St Mary's Tempo, Laganvale Metal Technology Band, 1st Old Boys, Arnfield Band, Lisnaskea Silver, Ballinmallard, Kilskerry Silver Comber Band & Downshire Brass.. |
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PhairGrylls serves us up a Fantastic BBQ on the Friday evening and is a great time for everyone to relax after all of the hard work. This is a great warm up for the popular recital evening giving the participants the chance to hear the tutors in action. For more info on PhairGrylls click here
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Accommodation
If you’re travelling to the Summer School from further afield why not make your trip into a mini-break. We have links with many local B&B’s & hotels and will happily assist you in this. For more information use the contact page in the top menu bar.