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Torquay reminder

If you want to be part of the 63rd SWBBA Contest — then read on...

SWBBA
 

The SWBBA 63rd Annual Championships are being held on Saturday 7th November at the Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay, and a timely reminder is being made to any Band (member or non-member) intending to enter the Championships, that entries close on 19th September.

Trombone Workshop

This same date is also the closing date for trombonists to apply to attend the SWBBA Trombone Workshop on Saturday 3rd October at the Conservative Club, Mill Road, Okehampton, West Devon. The Tutor will be Derek Southcott.

Application forms

The respective schedules and entry/application forms can be downloaded from the Association’s website www.southwestbrassbandassociation.co.uk or by contacting the Secretary, Brian Elliott, on 01752 892056 or brian@swbba.fsnet.co.uk

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