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Tiddly Troms

There is a call out for all up and coming trombone players in Wales...

 

There is to be a Junior Trombone Day in South Wales early next month.

BTS

Organised by the British Trombone Society, it will be open to players who have just started all the way to those progressing towards Grade 5 in standard.

Free

The free event will see the young trombonists being given the opportunity to work with the trombone players from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the Welsh National Opera and the RWCMD trombone choir.

In addition the Rogiet Primary School trombone choir lead by Jo Hirst and a few other special guests will be providing plenty of fun, games interactive events, massed rehearsals and plenty of trombone teaching.

The free event will see the young trombonists being given the opportunity to work with the trombone players from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the Welsh National Opera and the RWCMD trombone choir4BR

Where and when

The event will take place on Sunday 5th June at Rogiet Primary School, Station Road, Caldicot, starting with registration at 9.330am.

All you have to do is bring your trombone, music stand, packed lunch and appropriate footwear for lunchtime games.

More information

Children should register their interest by completing a registration form by following the link:

http://www.britishtrombonesociety.org/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=category&download=3:bts-registration-form&id=1:forms

Forms

All completed registration forms should be returned to: 8 Tal Y Bryn, Penarth, South Glamorgan, CF64 3HT by 31st May.

Contact

More information can be found on the British Trombone Society Website: www.britishtrombonesociety.org

Alternatively contact Arlene Macfarlane, BTS Welsh representative representativewales@britishtrombonesociety.org

or telephone Jo Hirst (07729 144690).

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