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Sellers relaunch Slow Melody competition

Sellers International Youth reluanch their popular slow melody competition.

Sellers
 

Sellers International Youth Band has announced the return of their popular Slow Melody Contest, which will take place on Sunday 19th September at Sellers International Youth Band bandroom.

Judges choice

This year there will be the introduction of a brand new prize, 'Judges Choice', the recipient of this award will receive the Pennine Brass Trophy, honouring the late Pennine Brass and a thank you for their recent financial contribution to Sellers International Youth Band.

Further details

Entry forms are available from:
www.sellersinternationalyouthband.com

or from Paul Smith
52 Kirkstone Avenue
Dalton
Huddersfield
HD5 9ES

or paulcarol.smith52@btopenworld.com

Sandy Smith, the solo horn player with Black Dyke Band will have the task of judging the contest.

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