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National Youth auditions

The dates for the auditions for the National Youth Brass Band and National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain have been announced.

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The National Youth Brass Band and National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain will be staging a final audition session for the 2010 courses.

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The auditions will take place at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester on Saturday 27th February commencing at 2.00pm.

The auditions will take place at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester on Saturday 27th February commencing at 2.00pm4BR

Instruments

There are specific instruments which are being auditioned on this occasion: Soprano, Cornet, Flugel Horn and BBb Bass.

The age range for those applying should be between 10 and 18. Those that have already auditioned in 2009, need not apply.

Contact

The above instrumentalists or there parents should contact Philip Biggs on either 01223 234090 or 07710 505689 for more details.

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