Inspire Masterclass with
Barrie Johnson and the National Concert Band Festival
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 14 November 2022
19:00 - 21:00 - Location
- Centre for Music, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Steven Legge steven.legge@uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 82067
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
UWE Big Band will be put through their paces as they aim to qualify for the 2023 National Concert Band Festival finals.
Barrie Johnson will adjudicate the band as they pit their musical wits against the very best wind and jazz bands from across the UK. The very best ensembles will be invited to the National Finales of the National Concert Band Festival in April 2023 at the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.
At the 2022 NCBF National Festival, the UWE Big Band won no less than three awards including the top Platinum Award.
Barrie Johnson
- Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, gaining early musical experiences through Salvation Army brass bands and choirs, his playing career included being principal euphonium with bands in Newcastle & Kettering.
- Featured on tenor horn, tuba, and trombone with bands in London, Kettering and Birmingham, including City of London Brass.
- Took part in performance tours to Norway and Canada, featured on radio and LP recordings and performed in many major concert venues throughout the UK.
- Been conducting school, youth, and community groups in all musical genres for many years.
To attend this masterclass or to find out more about how you can be involved in our award-winning UWE Bristol Big Band by visiting www.uwe.ac.uk/music or email steven.legge@uwe.ac.uk.
UWE Centre for Music
Supports over 1500 student members, run by professional musicians with rehearsal spaces, recording, producing, DJing, singing, playing, performing, making friends, and most importantly, simply feeling good about themselves.
Orchestra, Choirs, Big Band, Jazz, Bands, DJ, feel good events, masterclasses, instrumental lessons, band hub and so much more.
To find out more, please follow us @uwecfm or email cfm@uwe.ac.uk.
Speakers
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Barrie Johnson
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
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