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Welsh youngsters get a sexy wiggle on

It's not all been serious music making on the resent National Youth Band of Wales course.

 

If you ever wondered what the talented youngsters of the National Youth Band of Wales got up to when they weren’t working hard under the baton of MD Dr Nicholas Childs on their recent Summer Course, then be prepared to be entertained.

The Clique

A group of players called ‘The Clique’ produced a cracking video presentation entitled, ‘I’m Sexy and I Know It’, which features both players, staff (including Richard Marshall, Joe Cook and David Thornton amongst others) and the MD in action – all with a bit of a wiggle.

Go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPkywn-Kys8

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