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Cornet spotlight at Black Dyke Festival

Richard Marshall is putting the finishing touches to the cornet spotlight at the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival this weekend.

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Black Dyke cornet star Richard Marshall is putting the final touches to the 'Cornet Spotlight' which takes place as part of the Black Dyke Festival on Sunday 13th June.

Limited places

Held at Leeds Town Hall there are limited places left for just £5 — so act fast and contact Richard via his website richard.b.marshall@btinternet.com

The morning starts with registration at 9.00am before commencing at 9.30am with a masterclass hosted by Richard, which concentrates on all basic areas and how to improve them.

Held at Leeds Town Hall there are limited places left for just £54BR

Legends

Following the masterclass Richard invites all the cornet players to meet two distinguished Black Dyke 'Legends'.

James Shepherd and Peter Roberts need no introduction and you will have the chance to ask them questions and hear their worldly advice.

Sight reading

To conclude the day a massed rehearsal will take place at 12pm. This is a chance to improve your sight reading and enjoy playing new repertoire.

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