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Dyke stars to lead Go Brass with Blidworth

Richard Marshall and Brett Baker set to lead a free workshop for young players with Blidworth Welfare Band.

Richard Marshall
 

Blidworth Welfare Band is holding a ‘GO BRASS’ workshop on Sunday 15th September at Joseph Whitaker School, Rainworth led by Black Dyke stars Richard Marshall and Brett Baker.

Open invitation

There is an open invitation for everyone that plays brass instruments to come along to enjoy the workshop with two of the banding movement’s most respected players

All we ask is that you bring yourself, your instrument, a music stand and your food for the dayBlidworth Welfare Band

Opportunity

A spokesperson told 4BR: "This workshop is an opportunity for all ages to come along and there is no charge to attend. All we ask is that you bring yourself, your instrument, a music stand and your food for the day.

There is also a complimentary ticket for the evening concert to be given to all workshop participants and further tickets will be available to purchase too."

For more information and an application form please email: karencretney@hotmail.com

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