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Blidworth first to open up for Harrogate

Blidworth Welfare Band is the first contender for Harrogate to open their doors for a sneak Nationals preview.

Blidworth
 

Blidworth Welfare Band will be the first band to hold an open rehearsal ahead of the National Finals in Harrogate, when they invite everyone to come and have a listen at Blidworth Welfare, Mansfield Road, Blidworth, Nottinghamshire.

Psalms

They will be performing the Second Section National Championship test piece, 'Psalms and Alleluias' by Philip Wilby.

The rehearsal will start at 8.00pm on Thursday 23rd September and will feature a rehearsal/run through of the test piece and some concert items.

Admission is free and doors open at 7.45pm, and there are even drinks available from the local Welfare too!

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