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Fodens set to host North Wales workshop

Double Champions to host brass band workshop in Dolgellau in February — and you can be a part of it.

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Players from the 4BR Band of the Year Foden’s are to host a Brass Band Workshop at Ysgol Y Gader, Dolgellau, Gwynedd on Saturday 16th February in partnership with Glyn Williams Musical Instruments.

8 to 80

After a highly successful inaugural event in 2008, the highly enjoyable day has become something of an annual attraction for brass band enthusiasts, with over 70 brass players aged 8 to 80 making the trip to take part from all areas of North and Mid Wales.

Delegates will have the chance to enjoy tuition from the members of the 2012 Double champions, including local lad Glyn Williams himself — before the day closes with the opportunity to join forces on stage with the full Foden’s Band in an evening concert also to be held at the College.

Delegates will have the chance to enjoy tuition from the members of the 2012 Double champions, including local lad Glyn Williams himself4BR

More information

The afternoon workshop is free of charge to all evening concert ticket holders (£10 for adults and £5 for under 16’s).

Tickets for the concert — including booking a place on the workshop — can be obtained by contacting Llewela Williams on 01654710498 or Linda Williams on 07919 238049

Registration

Registration will begin at 1.00pm and the workshop will commence promptly at 2.00pm and will conclude at 5.00pm. Light refreshments will be provided but you will need to bring your own music stand. The evening concert will begin at 7.30pm.

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