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West Midlands training day

The West Midlands Brass Band Association is holding a fantastic youth training day later this year — led by John Berryman.

Berryman
 

The West Midlands Brass Band Association (WMBBA) is organising a training day for under 16’s on Saturday 23rd October at Studley High School, Warwickshire.

Berryman lead

The day will be lead by John Berryman, assisted by tutors for the break out sectional sessions.

The day is open to all under 16 players, with the cost for anyone from a WMBBA member band just £4 each and non-member bands £6 each.

Member bands can also send unlimited players for £40.

This is a new venture for the WMBBA and we are trying to encourage the development of young playersOrganisers

New venture

Speaking for WMMBA the Chair Barbara Dunscome told 4BR: "This is a new venture for the WMBBA and we are trying to encourage the development of young players. We have been able to keep the costs to individuals to a bare minimum through the support of the BFBB progressive awards grant."

Although in the early days of planning, anyone interested can get further details by contacting Greta Russell on 02476442701.

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