SBBA tribute to the NYBBS tutors

As this year’s NYBBS summer course approaches its concert finale in Perth Concert Hall later today, the Scottish Brass Band Association pays tribute to the outstanding team of tutors and musical directors who have made the learning experience such an exciting and fulfilling adventure for the young brass instrumentalists.

SBBA has really appreciated having some of the most talented musicians and influential teachers in the brass band world at Strathallan School this week, working with the young people to bring out the best in them.

So here’s a shout-out to every single one!

Musical directors Ian Porthouse (Senior band), John Boax (Reserve band) and Alan Fernie (Children’s band).

Senior tutors

Richard Poole and Leanne Porthouse (cornets)

Sheona Wade (flugels/horns)

Sion Rhys Jones (baritones/euphoniums)

Ryan Richards (trombones)

Les Neish (basses)

Mark Landon (percussion)

Reserve tutors

Gareth Bowman and Philippa MacDougall (cornets)

Sandy Coffin (flugels/horns)

Chris Shanks (baritones/euphoniums/basses)

Charlie Farren (trombones)

Heather McMillan (percussion)

Children's tutors

Caroline Farren and Eoin Tonner (cornets)

Stuart Black (flugels/horns)

Evelyn Bradley (baritones/euphoniums/basses)

Mark Bell (trombones)

Iona Robinson (percussion)