Posts by Richard Steggall
British Horn Festival 2022
We are pleased to announce that tickets for the 2022 British Horn Festival on Sunday 13th November in Birmingham are now on sale. As it’s our first live Festival in three years, tickets are priced at £5 for BHS members. Grab yours now to avoid disappointment! Concerts, Workshops, Masterclasses, Ensemble playing, Trade stands and much,…
Read MoreOnline workshop: Sunday 2nd October 5-6pm “Audition Preparation” with Beth Randell
About this event In the run up to NYO and Conservatoire auditions Beth Randell will be looking at audition preparation both for students and teachers. This event is free but you must book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/audition-preparation-tickets-398231209267?utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail Beth Randell has been a member of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe (COE) since 1993 and has participated…
Read MoreSunday 9th October – Wells Horn Day
Vince DeRosa (1920-2022)
In tribute to Vince DeRosa, here is an article by Chris Parkes from 2020 celebrating the great horn player’s 100th birthday Vince DeRosa
Read MoreSunday 13th November – British Horn Society Festival 2022
We are pleased to announce the 2022 BHS Festival will take place on Sunday 13th November at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Artists and further details to follow…
Read MoreSunday 25th September – Bromley Horn Day
On Sunday 25th September, Bromley Youth Music Trust will be hosting the Bromley Horn Day in association with the British Horn Society. It’s open to horn players of all ages and levels and we look forward to welcoming children and adults alike. Our lead artist is Jim Rattigan, the UK’s leading jazz horn player, with…
Read MoreMusic in the Round present “A Celebration of the Horn”
Programme includes music by ECKLEBE, BUSH, COOKE, FRICKER & TOURNEMIRE. Our weekend of wind music concludes with a celebration of the horn, inspired by the musical library of Britain’s foremost 20th century horn player, Dennis Brain. Following their recent CD release ‘From the library of Dennis Brain’, this is an opportunity to hear live in…
Read MoreOnline workshop: Sunday 7th August 5-6:30pm “Resilience” with Jo Hensel
In this 90-minute interactive workshop, Jo Hensel will explore the important topic of resilience. This event is free but you must book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-resilient-musician-tickets-384247804527?utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail About this event The Resilient Musician In this 90-minute interactive workshop that is suitable for all musicians, whatever their level of experience or ability, Jo will explore the important…
Read MoreOnline workshop: Sunday 31st July 5-6pm “Phrasing” with Martin Owen
One of the UK’s finest hornplayers, Martin Owen looks at the topic of “Phrasing” particularly in unfamiliar and contemporary works. This event is free but you must book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zoom-workshop-with-martin-owen-tickets-379297347577?utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail About this event Martin Owen is regarded as one of Europe’s leading horn players, appearing as soloist and chamber musician all around the…
Read MoreTeaching Notes – Storytelling and “Hot Cross Buns” by Richard Steggall
