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North East test piece seminar

Lower Section test piece seminar to be held in North East led by Richard Evans.

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The North of England Regional Committee has announced that it will be holding a seminar on the Regional test pieces for sections 1-4 on Sunday 21st February.

The Seminar will be conducted by Richard Evans and will feature Easington Colliery Band.

Free admission

The event with free admission and refreshments will be held at The Masonic Hall, Chester-le–Street, Co. Durham. The seminar is open to all from in or outaide the region.

The Region is thrilled to be able to put this event on for the first timeAlan Hope

Timetable:

10.30am: Saint-Saëns Variations
12.30pm: Labour and Love
2.30pm: Kingdom of Dragons

The event is being sponsored by Dennis Todd Music.

Improve performances

Alan Hope, Regional Secretary told 4BR: "The Region is thrilled to be able to put this event on for the first time and hopes that it will be well supported as it can only help to improve performances of competing bands."

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