CONCEPT
Brass Band Willebroek is highly respected in Belgium as one of the ambassadors of their discipline and has for years focused on training musicians to become absolute brass band stars. During the “Brass Band Willebroek Academy” all brass players can immerse themselves in this wonderful world for a week.
Rehearsals are alternated with individual lessons, where the soloists of Brass Band Willebroek assist you with their many years of experience. In addition to the many hours of musical pleasure, there is of course plenty of attention to other forms of recreation.
Willebroek Academy Band
& Willebroek Academy NXT
During the “BBWA”, 2 different bands are formed. The less experienced musicians are housed at the “Willebroek Academy NXT” and are led by trombone player and passionate conductor Wim Lauryssen.
The more advanced musicians form the “Willebroek Academy Band” and have none other than Frans Violet as conductor. Based on your level and ambitions, it is determined in which band you will play.
THE BBWA TEAM
FRANS VIOLET
Conductor WAB
Wim Lauryssen
Conductor WA NXT
Teacher Trombone group
JEROEN CORNEILLIE
Teacher Cornet group
LODE VIOLET
Teacher Cornet group
SHEONA WADE
Teacher Horn group
JONAS VIOLET
Teacher Euphonium and Baritone group
STIJN AERTGEERTS
Teacher Tuba group
KEN GYBELS
Teacher Percussion group
ANNE-SOPHIE LEVEUGLE
Monitor WA NXT
THIBAUT DE BONDT
Monitor WA NXT
NICK VANDEKERKHOVE
Coordinator
BED MUZET - LIER
The culture hostel “Bed Muzet” in Lier is part of the first culture campus in Flanders. A unique concept that connects old and new. The culture campus is located around the beautiful garden of the former Jesuit fathers and, in addition to Bed Muzet, also includes the Municipal Music Academy, a bar-restaurant (Bar Muza) and a concert hall.
The hostel is primarily aimed at anyone who is culturally active. Uniquely, groups that stay in “Bed Muzet” can use the instruments and rooms of the music academy.
BBWA on Tour
MARCH CONCERT
Tuesday August 5, 2025
Grote Markt
2500 Lier
FINAL CONCERT LIER
Friday August 8, 2025
Atheneum Lier
Arthur Vanderpoortenlaan 35
2500 Lier
