Musicians are invited to perform under one of the British Isles’ leading conductors this month.
The Isle of Man Wind Orchestra hosts its annual wind workshop weekend at St Ninian’s Lower School from October 24 to 26.
The guest conductor is Duncan Stubbs OBE, a former principal director of music for the Royal Air Force.
He wrote and conducted the wedding fanfare for the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Perform in Under Duncan
Wind, brass and percussion players of grade three standard or above are welcome to take part in the weekend.
They will enjoy working on a wide variety of wind band music by composers such as Philip Sparke, Peter Graham and Malcolm Arnold.
Session times are October 24 from 7pm to 9pm, October 25 from 10am to 4pm and October 26 10am to 1pm.
Participants will pay £25 for the workshop weekend. Those in full-time education may attend free.
Tuition
John Kinley, joint conductor of the Isle of Man Wind Orchestra alongside Paul Dunderdale, said: “We are delighted to welcome Duncan back to the Island to work with the Isle of Man Wind Orchestra again and looking forward to the weekend immensely.
“Tuition weekends with internationally acclaimed conductors like this gives Manx musicians a chance to perform new music, learn new ideas, develop playing techniques and grow as musicians.”
For more information about the weekend, email Bev Quine via concertmanager@iomwo.com or follow the orchestra’s facebook page.
