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Open test piece sales

Competing bands at the 162nd British Open need to get their hands on a copy of the test piece...

Alexander Comitas
 

The organisers of the 162nd British Open Band Championship, which takes place at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on 6th September, hav given details of where the competing bands can obtain copies of the set work, ‘Vita Aeterna Variations’ by Alexander Comitas.

Contact:

Bands are asked to make initial contact for purchase by e-mail to: info@hafabramusic.com

Please state band, delivery address, contact details etc

HAFABRA Music

Louis Martinus
HAFABRA Music
't Hof — La Cour 8
B-3790 FOURONS/VOEREN
Belgium
Tel: +32 4381 2328
Fax: +32 4381 2352

www.hafabramusic.com


Further information on the British Open can be found at:

www.thebritishopen.net

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