Woodfalls go Dutch for Open

Woodfalls take Dr Robert Childs advice by going Dutch with the highly respected Erik Janssen for their British Open return. Following the recent announcement that Dr Robert Childs had accepted the role as their new Music Advisor, the Woodfalls Band has confirmed that the highly respected Dutch conductor, Erik Janssen will lead them at the British Open this year. Delighted…

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Swiss youth brassband

In July 2-5 Erik was the invited conductor of the Swiss Youth Brassband. Richard Marshall was cornet soloist and teacher.  

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Withburn 7th in Royal Albert Hall

Erik’s Conducting debut in the Royal Albert hall Withburn Band, the Scottish Champion invited Erik to be their conductor for the National Finals in the Royal Albert Hall. After good preparation  the result was a 7th place. Erik ‘s debut was historical, he is the first Dutch conductor which performed in his contest.           The 7th place…

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Erik Janssen to direct Whitburn at National Finals.

Exchange Communications Whitburn has announced that Erik Janssen will conduct the band at this year’s National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall. Exciting talent Regarded as one of the most exciting conducting talents in European banding, he is currently the musical director of Dutch champion Brass Band Schoonhoven, who he will lead at this year’s European Championship in Rotterdam in…

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Brassband Schoonhoven wins 2012 Flemish Open

Brass Band Schoonhoven has won the Flemish Open in commanding style in Mechelen on the weekend. Boost Conducted by Erik Janssen, the Dutch champions beat off a strong quartet of Belgian and German challengers to provide themselves with a timely boost of confidence ahead of their appearance at the De Doelen Hall in May. Their 30 minute programme included the…

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