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Cory open up on Daphnis & Chloe

Philip Harper and Welsh champions to welcome supporters to open rehearsal ahead of London assault.

Philip Harper
 

Welsh champions Cory are currently preparing for their assault on the National Finals, where they hope to reclaim the title they last won in 2000.

Open rehearsal

The band will be holding an Open Rehearsal on the 'Daphnis & Chloe' test piece as part of their final preparations for the contest so that supporters can hear Musical Director, Philip Harper putting the finishing touches to the piece ahead of the day.

Time and place

The free event will be held at Treorchy Comprehensive School, Pengelli, Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF42 6UL on Thursday 18th October. Doors will be open from 7pm and rehearsal will start at 7.30pm.

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