🇬🇧 Sommerklang 2026 programme

This is a provisional programme, and some changes may still occur. The start and finish times are fixed, and the official Sommerklang programme begins on Friday at 15:00.

For those who wish, it will be possible to take individual lessons before the official start on Friday. In addition, Sommerklang participants may attend a professional seminar with David Morton, Owen Farr and Chris Robertson at no extra cost.

David Morton will lead a seminar on band development and culture, focusing on how to develop a band both musically and organisationally through structure, motivation and effective working processes. The topics for Owen Farr and Chris Robertson will be published as soon as they are finalised.

Additional programme items may be added on Thursday, and we are also working on a possible offer for conductors. If confirmed, we will share further information once the programme has been updated.

Thursday 23 July (subject to change)

15:00 – 18:00 | Individual lessons; David, Owen and Chris

18:00 – 20:00 | Seminar on band development: David Morton

20:00 – 21:00 | Seminar with Owen Farr and Chris Robertson

After the sessions, there will be an opportunity to socialise. Light food and both hot and cold drinks will be available for purchase from the Brass kiosk.

Friday 24 July (subject to change)

09:00 – 15:00 | Individual lessons (David, Owen and Chris)

15:00 – 16:00 | Welcome – getting to know each other

16:00 – 19:00 | Tutti rehearsal – David Morton

20:00 | Dinner and social gathering – perhaps with some jazz

Saturday 25 July (subject to change)

07:30 – 09:00 | Breakfast for those staying at Solåsen

09:15 – 09:45 | Tutti warm-up with Owen Farr / Chris Robertson

10:00 – 14:00 | Sectionals / preparation for evening concert

14:00 – 14:30 | Lunch

14:30 – 15:30 | Clinic / rotation sessions (Nilas, Klavenes, Solberg)

15:30 – 16:00 | Break

16:00 – 17:30 | Tutti rehearsal – David Morton

17:45 – 18:45 | Preparation for house concert

19:30 – 20:30 | House concert

20:30 | Dinner followed by a concert with Brass Creation Soloists: Owen Farr and Chris Robertson

22:00 | Did someone say karaoke?

Sunday 26 July

08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast for those staying at Solåsen

09:15 – 09:45 | Tutti warm-up with Andreas Fossum (breathing and flexibility)

10:00 – 13:00 | Tutti rehearsal – David Morton

13:00 – 13:30 | Preparation for concert

14:30 | Concert

After the concert, we will all help tidy up equipment and check rooms to ensure bedding has been removed and rubbish disposed of properly. We then head home after a fantastic weekend at Solåsen, already looking forward to next year.

Accommodation and catering information

For those staying overnight: bed linen will be provided in the rooms, and you are asked to make your own bed and strip it before departure. Towels (large and small) and a cloth will be provided. Please bring your own soap and toiletries. There is a nearby bathing area, so you may wish to bring an extra towel if you plan to swim.

Dinner tickets from the grill are available for both Friday and Saturday. If you plan to dine on both days, we recommend booking both in a single order to avoid duplicate fees.

The booking deadline is 20 July to ensure we can guarantee sufficient food. Early bookings are greatly appreciated, as they make planning easier and help us keep costs down by purchasing in larger quantities.

Allergies: please email us at leder@hbrass.no before booking so we can confirm whether we are able to accommodate your requirements.