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Evans to lead Summer School

Richard Evans is set to lead Brass Band Summer School in Framlingham.

Richard Evans
 

4BR has been informed that plans are well advanced for the 2012 Brass Band Summer School, which this year takes place in the beautiful Suffolk town of Framlingham, overlooking the famous Framlingham Castle.

Places

The Summer School commences on Sunday 12th August and runs through until Saturday 18th August and there are still a few places left up for grabs.

Ten years at helm

This year the Summer School celebrates ten years of maestro Richard Evans as Musical Director, who this year is joined by a teaching staff that includes David Childs, Nick Hudson, Owen Farr, Paul
Lovatt-Cooper, Steve Sykes, Brian Taylor and Stuart Lingard.

Those interested should contact Philip Biggs on: 1223 234090 or 07710 505689.

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