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Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments

Glyn Williams Musical Instruments set to team up with Foden's and Bram Tovey.

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Glyn William's Musical Instruments has announced that they will be part sponsoring a forthcoming self promotional concert by Foden's Band in Chester Cathedral on Saturday 18th September commencing at 7.30pm.

The concert will feature Foden's and the Vale Royal Singers conducted by Bram Tovey who has just returned from a busy schedule conducting the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, Ulster Symphony and New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

Soloists

The concert will feature soloists Mark Wilkinson and Glyn Williams as well as a varied programme to help celebrate the 65th Birthday of Edward Gregson as well as Bram's composition Coventry Variations.

Donation

Foden's band will give a donation from the proceeds of the concert to the Countess of Chester Hospital charity 'Relative Comfort'.

Tickets for the concert can be purchased from the Cathedral's box office 01244 500959.

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