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Regents Hall ready for National concert

Fodens set to open Nationals weekend at Regent Hall, as well as a chance to hear a preview of the Nationals test piece.

Fodens
 

Philip Biggs has announced details of the headline concerts which will take place at the 2009 Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival at Regent Hall in London on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th October.

Test piece

On Friday afternoon the International Staff Band will perform an afternoon concert which will also incorporate the test-piece
Seminar where Dr Peter Graham will reveal much about the the Nationals test-piece 'The Torchbearers'.

On Friday afternoon the International Staff Band will perform an afternoon concert which will also incorporate the test-piece Seminar4BR

Foden's

Meanwhile, the Friday evening Gala Concert will be performed by Foden’s Band, conducted by Garry Cutt.

The traditional Brass Arts curtain raiser to the festival will see Regent Hall Band, Songsters and special guests perform Expressions, which will take place on Thursday 15th October.

Popular

Commenting on the Festival, Philip told 4BR: "I have released the news early as the Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival has become hugely popular, with sell out audiences over the last ten years.

I am thrilled to be promoting this high profile event with great bands such as Foden’s and the ISB."

Tickets

Tickets can be obtained by telephoning:
+0044 (0)1223 234090 or +0044 (0) 7710 505689.

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