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Unite join uni forces

Unite the Union Band has entered into an innovative partnership with the Sheffield University Band.

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Unite the Union Band recently joined forces with the Sheffield University Band at the magnificent Firth Hall in Sheffield for a concert that celebrated the start of what both organisations hope will be an innovative partnership

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Unite Chairman, John Lee has worked very closely with Greg Waters who recently lead the Sheffield University band, which was only formed last October, to a wonderful result at the National Uni Brass Championships.

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John told 4BR: "Sheffield has a world leading university in engineering, research and the sciences and has the highest retention of students leaving University and staying than any other city."

Sheffield has a world leading university in engineering, research and the sciences and has the highest retention of students leaving University and staying than any other cityJohn Lee

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He added: "Sheffield has also recently been voted the happiest place to live in Britain. All these factors will lead to many of the talented musicians staying in city – and this great partnership hopes to build on that."

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