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Snell set for Pre-National talk

There is a full programme of mouthwatering concerts and talks to enjoy before the National Finals — headed by Howard Snell discussing 'Daphnis & Chloe'.

Howard Snell
 

Further details have been released of this weekend’s forthcoming pre-Nationals Regent Hall Brass Arts Festival

Expressions: Thursday 18th October
7.45pm
Regent Hall Band
Featuring: Kevin Ashman and Regent Hall Songsters.

Programme to include ‘Song of Exaltation’ and ‘Happy Day’ performed by Kevin Ashman, principal cornet of the International Staff Band.

The Regent Hall Band programme to include ‘Flow Gently Sweet Afton’ and ‘Fire in the Blood’.

Friday 19th October
12.30pm
Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Programme to include ‘Under Two Flags’, ‘Symphony of Thanksgiving’ and ‘Gaelforce’.

Doyen Brass Quartet: Friday 19th October
2.30pm

Programme to include, ‘Fancy’s Knell’, ‘Alla Burleesca’, ‘Palladio’ and ‘Marriage
of Figaro’.

Test-Piece Talk: Friday 19th October
5.00pm

Howard Snell to give talk on the National Final test piece – ‘Daphnis & Chloe’.

Gala Concert: Friday 19th October
7.30pm

Fairey Band conducted by Russell Gray to include a performance of the National’s test piece — ‘Daphnis & Chloe’, ‘The Beaufighters’ march and Overture ‘Russlan and Lyudmila’.

Tickets:
Call: +44 1224 234090 or +44 7710 505689

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