Midday on Thursday 11 April is the closing date for entering this year’s BBCA conducting competition. The competition is open to conductors of all levels, and the BBCA invite entries from anywhere in the world.
Entry into the first heat is easy! Simply submit a video of up to 15 minutes’ worth of yourself conducting. It can be as simple as setting up a mobile phone at a rehearsal or concert with you in view. See these useful guidelines.
Stuart Black is a previous entrant to the competition. Listen to Stuart’s YouTube video where he talks about the experience of taking part and how it can help you as a conductor.
Competition prizes
Presentations will be made to the top three finalists and the best UK-based entrant, who will all receive a glass plaque. The winner will also receive a cash prize of £200, a year's free membership of the Brass Band Conductors' Association and have the opportunity to work in rehearsal and performance, with one of the UK's leading Brass Bands and Russell Gray.