Dialogue 31 | September / October 2013
Durham International Brass Festival We’re always looking to provide great customer service and improve the Library resources and facilities we offer. To do this, we need to know what’s important to you as a Library customer, and what’s not so important. Your comments and suggestions will feed into upcoming policy and planning for the Library and Heritage Collections and ensure that the future development of Library services is based around your needs.
To help us make the Library better for you, make sure you take part in the Library Survey this autumn. We’ll be asking all students and staff to complete the questionnaire in October and November 2013 – look out for the links in your inbox! The Library Survey will be available for three weeks and should only take a few minutes to complete.
Everyone who completes the Library Survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a Kindle Fire or some Amazon vouchers – don’t miss your chance to win!
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www.durham.ac.uk/library/survey
Book a Bill Bryson Library Tour New to the Library? We’re offering short introductory tours of the Bill Bryson Library during October and November 2013.
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From 5th - 21st July Durham’s International Brass Festival took place across the whole of Durham County and included a range of art installations and musical and theatrical outdoor performances from a number of international street bands.
Book your place online and explore Level 2 with your tour guide to learn about the different services, facilities and resources we offer.
www.durham.ac.uk/library/tours
One of our own, Susan Hayton from Estates and Buildings performed during the festival. Below she speaks about her experience and why she loves being in a brass band. Durham International Brass Festival brings together collaborations between international bands and our own local bands introducing them to a different culture and style of brass playing. The festival has a great atmosphere as you can watch a wide range of performances and take part in a variety of sessions. The Northern Regional Brass Band Trust visit schools every year during the Brass Festival to encourage children to take up playing a brass instrument which will hopefully contribute to the sustainability of our bands in the region.
I have played in brass bands for over 40 years and have loved every minute of it! Belonging to a brass band brings together people from all walks of life and definitely has that community spirit. I have managed to do things I would never have dreamed of, my personal highlights have included performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London, making an album and playing in the local stage adaption of Brassed Off. We are always on the lookout for new players, so if you are an academic or student and are interested in playing email Susan at susan-53@hotmail.co.uk for further details.