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2011 European Brass Band Championships — Friday Gallery

Images from the EBBA forum, opening ceremony and draw in Montreux.

2011 European Brass Band Championship
Images of Friday Events at the EBBC 2011

Pictures by Ian Clowes

More great images from Ian Clowes of Goldy Solutions can be found at:
www.pbase.com/troonly/2011_ebbc



Château de Chillon venue for the Opening Ceremony and Draw


Lake Geneva and the Alps




A Swiss version of the vuvuzela heralds guests to Château de Chillon


The brass ensemble greet visitors to the 2011 EBBC



A fanfare of welcolme from the EYYB


Local colour and history meet and greet at the Château de Chillon


The flags of the competing countries fly proud


Choeur XVI from Fribourg Switzerland


The draw begins


Flying the flag through the draw


The music continues on a ferry back from the Château de Chillon


EBBA delegates at the Press Conferance


Colourful sounds in Montreux



The Stravinski Hall, Montreux


European Forum - "Quo Vadis - Brass Bands"


Test Piece Composers - Stephan Hodel & Oliver Waespi



Compère for the Championships - Frank Renton



Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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