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Cowes hit headlines in India

Is there nothing sacred left — now Cowes have to hold band workshops in Goa...

Cowes
 

An Isle of Wight brass band has been making the news in India.

Goa

Cowes Concert Band hit the headlines in four newspapers in Goa when its musical director Andy Norman was asked to hold several brass band workshops while holidaying there.

So successful were the workshops, attracting up to 70 youngsters, they soon caught the attention of local media.

I was amazed at the publicity that was generated – there can’t be many UK brass bands that make headlines in IndiaAndy Norman

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The articles referred to Andy’s role with Cowes Concert Band and included photos of the players in their new uniforms.

Andy told 4BR: "I've been to Goa for the past few years and have made a few contacts in the music world out there. This year they asked me to get involved in musical workshops for youngsters which turned out to be very successful."

Amazed

He added: "The youngsters were keen to hear about the brass band world in the UK and were keen to learn bout Cowes Concert Band. I was amazed at the publicity that was generated – there can’t be many UK brass bands that make headlines in India."

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