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Troms to the fore

SCABA to hold Trombone workshop with Brett Baker.

Baker
 

The scaba (the former Southern Counties Amateur Bands Association but now rebranded as scaba) will be holding its annual workshop later this year, for all trombonists.

Black Dyke's Brett Baker will be leading the day on Sunday 29th November in the Cranleigh Bandroom, (Village Way, Cranleigh, GU6 8AF).

No sat nav?

For those without sat navs, turn off the High Street (the main road through Cranleigh) into Village Way which runs beside the Village Hall. It is sign-posted Leisure Centre.

Four volunteers will be required to take part in the Masterclass sectionSCABA

Volunteers

Four volunteers will be required to take part in the Masterclass section.

The cost for the day is £30.00 including lunch.

Andy Wilson will once again be responsible for the organisation of the Workshop and he can be contacted on 07904 910848.

Visit www.scaba.co.uk for an application form.

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