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Wallace Collection for Foden's

Brass in Concert champion to defend title with John Wallace at the helm.

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Current Brass in Concert Champion, Foden's has announced that trumpet virtuoso John Wallace has accepted their invitation to conduct the band at the forthcoming Brass in Concert Contest at the Sage, Gateshead.

John will also conduct the band at the pre contest Gala Concert on Saturday night.

Leading trumpet players

The Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) since 2002, the Scotsman is a highly respected educator and conductor as ell as being regarded as regarded as one of the worlds leading trumpet players. He was awarded an OBE for services to music in 1995 and is presently Chair of Conservatoires UK.

We are thrilled that John Wallace has agreed to conduct the band. He is highly respected in a number of fields across the world and the band are looking forward to working with such a distinguished musicianFoden's Band

Thrilled

Speaking about the announcement Band Chairman John Barber told 4BR: "We are thrilled that John Wallace has agreed to conduct the band. He is highly respected in a number of fields across the world and the band are looking forward to working with such a distinguished musician."

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