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Birchfield Music will be at the forthcoming Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest — so make sure you seek us out!

Birchfield Music
 

New music publishing company Birchfield Music is pleased to announce an exciting link with the new newly crowned double champions, Foden’s.

On show

At the forthcoming Foden’s Solo, Duet & Quartet competition, Birchfield Music will be on show with its extensive range of music that the company has available from composer and arranger Iain Rayner.

Since Birchfield’s formation in August, Iain has already added another five pieces to the catalogue, some of which is Christmas music — so it will be a good time to get some new festive fayre for your Christmas concerts.

If you are visiting on the day, why not pop over and say hello to the folks on the Birchfield Music stand and browse the music availableBirchfield Music

Growing range

Birchfield Music has a range of music on its catalogue from light concert works through to major works and test pieces, solos and trios, so there is something suitable for bands of all levels.

Iain told 4BR: "The response to the Foden’s competition has been fantastic with an incredible number of entries and Birchfield Music is thrilled to be associated with the famous Sandbach band and to see the positive work that is going on with the Foden’s Youth Band.

We are really looking forward to the event on the 3rd November and hope the whole day will be a real success."

Say hello

If you are visiting on the day, why not pop over and say hello to the folks on the Birchfield Music stand and browse the music available.

Visit

You can also view the catalogue by visiting the website on www.birchfieldmusic.co.uk.

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