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Advert: An Astute offer!

There is a fantastic offer on the music of Andy Scott from Astute Music.

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Independent music publishers, Astute Music, who exclusively publish music composed by Andy Scott, are promoting a special offer to Brass Bands.

Limited period

For a limited period of time, bands will be able to purchase all of Andy’s music that was featured on the recently released Foden’s CD ‘A World Within’, with a whopping 25% discount on the total price!

Titles include ‘A World Within’ and ‘Battle of Barossa’, both of which were premiered at the RNCM Festival of Brass and subsequently broadcast on BBC Radio 3, the title track from Foden’s winning 2009 Brass in Concert programme, ‘Space Invaders’, as well as the ever-popular euphonium feature ‘My Mountain Top’.

This is a special offer to brass bands. We believe that Andy is a composer of exceptional talentJane Greasby

Special offer

Jane Greasby of Astute Music told 4BR: "This is a special offer to brass bands. We believe that Andy is a composer of exceptional talent, endorsed by his British Composer Award, many and varied commissions, his recent Carnegie Hall compositional debut, and of course his Composer in Residence role with Foden’s Band. We are delighted to support and publish his music!"

Further information

The special offer applies if all stated titles are bought at the same time directly from the Astute Music web site. Individual titles may be purchased at the regular price, all by visiting the web site of Astute Music; www.astute-music.com

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