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Interactive Exhibitors to display at Festival

Cardiff New Brass Festival to gain extra sponsorship help.

 

Three of the Cardiff New Brass Festival sponsors will be making appearances at both festival concerts at the Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral next month.

The Symphonic Brass of the RAF join the festival fresh from a month in Cyprus, a performance at the Classical Brit Awards and, of course, the Royal Wedding4BR

Appearance

Main sponsor Mr Tuba will be there with his range of instruments, CD's, products and of course anecdotes, whilst Glyn Williams Musical Instruments, who sponsor the appearance of International Euphonium Soloist David Thornton will be presenting the Sterling Euphonium.

Glyn Williams

Glyn has invited players to come along for a free road test at the event.

RAF

There will also be a recruitment stand from the Royal Air Force Music Services.

The Symphonic Brass of the RAF join the festival fresh from a month in Cyprus, a performance at the Classical Brit Awards and, of course, the Royal Wedding.

More details

For more details, including a substantial Education Discount, visit www.cardiffnewbrassfestival.co.uk

facebook page http://www.facebook.com/cdfnewbrassfest

or contact Artistic Director Tom Davoren at tomdavoren@gmail.com

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