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Geneva teams up with Gerard Presencer in York

Geneva
 

Concert Spectacular

Gerard Presencer in Concert
Saturday 24th October
7.30pm
Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, York University

World's finest

Geneva Trumpets have arranged for one of the worlds finest jazz flugel and trumpet players to perform in York along with the Shepherd Group Band.

Gerard Presencer, is head of jazz studies at the Royal Academy of Music and is a regular performer on the world jazz scene.

The concert will feature Gerard Presencer, The Shepherd Group Band, Graham King one of the UK's top percussionists and Siobhan Lamb one of the UK's brightest new composers.

The concert will feature Gerard Presencer, The Shepherd Group Band, Graham King one of the UK's top percussionists and Siobhan Lamb one of the UK's brightest new composersGeneva Instruments

New work

The concert will not only feature elements from each of the performers but will feature a brand new work by Siobhan for Brass Band, Percussion and Jazz trumpet. This exciting new work will have its world premier at the concert.

A Concert not too be missed

Tickets are priced at £12.00 (students £10.00) and are available from Angela Peacock on 01904 704615

The Geneva Teamwww.genevatrumpets.com/gerard.inc.html

www.genevatrumpets.com

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