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Baker's dozen or more at Test Valley

Trom star wows the pupils and the crowds in Andover.

Brett Baker in action
 

Trombone star Brett Baker recently enjoyed a trip to perform with the youngsters of Test Valley.

Masterclass

Brett gave a masterclass on the Saturday followed by a very enjoyable evening at the local pub before closing the weekend with a concert appearance with the band’s Frosty’s, Youth and Senior Bands.

The event formed part of Test Valleys involvement in ‘Brass the Baton,’ with the Yellow Baton being presented as part of the ongoing relay to the Fulham Band. The Test Valley Youth Band will also be taking part in the Blue relay at their concert on 23rd June.

Huge success

The concert was a huge success with Frosty’s performing with all three bands performing brilliantly and the trombone star showing off to great effect – much to the delight of the audience.

The evening closed with the bands joining forces for ‘Seventy Six Trombones’ and the finale of Paul Lovett-Cooper composition especially for the Brass the Baton relay ‘Going the Distance’.

The weekend was funny and really exciting and I learnt a lot. Brett showed us how to play two notes at the same time — I couldn't do it but my friend Harley could!10 year old Tim Rason

Funny and exciting

Ten year old Tim Rason a member of Frosty’s and the Youth Band told 4BR: "The weekend was funny and really exciting and I learnt a lot. Brett showed us how to play two notes at the same time — I couldn't do it but my friend Harley could!"

Organiser Tom Sharp added: "We have had the most fantastic weekend, and I can’t thank Brett enough. He has been warm, friendly and inspirational not only to our younger players but also to some of our older players as well."

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