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West Midlands extend and develop

The West Midlands Brass Band Association has extended its closing date for its annual contest and opened its doors to another training day

 

4BR has been informed that the West Midlands Brass Band Association has extended the closing date for entries to its Annual Contest being held on Sunday 14th October at Pershore High School, Pershore, Worcestershire.

The closing date for entries is now Friday 14th September.

Bands wishing to enter can obtain details or make enquires by email via the following link: http://wmbba.org/contact-us/ or by telephone on: 01926 490329.

Training Day

Meanwhile, the Association is presenting another of its popular Youth Training Days, to be held on Saturday 24th November at Studley High School, Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire.

It is targeted at all young brass and percussion players under the age of 18 years.

The cost for the day will be £5.00 per person. The day will run from 11.00am until 4.30pm.

Mire information

Further details and registration forms will be available shortly from the WMBBA website www.wmbba.org or contact WMBBA via the following link to automatically receive details when available by email at: http://wmbba.org/contact-us/ or by telephone: 02476 442701.

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