Wessex Band Summer School
We are really excited to be hosting the 54th Wessex Band Summer School from Monday 28th – Saturday 2nd August 2025 at Sturminster Newton High School, Dorset.
Our course has three bands, a training band for players up to approximately grade 4 standard, a Wind Band and a Brass Band, both for players of grade 4 upwards. The course welcomes players of all ages and abilities and we pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive and inclusive values. The course welcomes players from all over the country every year.
The Musical Director for the course is Michael Fowles. Mike is well known for his outstanding work with a wide range of musical ensembles, having worked extensively with Brass and Wind Bands, Youth ensembles and bands of all abilities, being able to create a supportive and musically challenging atmosphere in rehearsals. Mike is currently the Musical Director of The Foden’s Brass Band.
Mike has assembled a fantastic team of conductors and tutors around him, who will offer all players on the course a wonderful musical and social experience, and we know you will be back for more!
Many players and their families camp on the attached campsite on the school field, where the campsite committee provide a wonderful week of social activities that everyone (both campers and non-campers) can be involved in.
We would love to see you at the course. Why not bring some friends and make a real occasion of it?
For more details, please visit www.wessexband.com
We look forward to seeing you on the course!
News item added: 20 January, 2025