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Curtin drawn to Salford

Black Dyke euph star Gary Curtin joins Mark Landon, Helen Varley and Mike Eccles as a new tutor at the University of Salford.

Gary Curtin
 

Following the news of the recent appointment of Brett Baker to the University of Salford, Directorate of Music & Performance, 4BR has been informed of further additions to its brass and percussion teaching staff.

New tutors

Mark Landon from Foden’s will tutor on percussion, with Black Dyke’s Gary Curtin helping with tenor horn and euphonium students. Black Dyke’s Helen Varley will teach tenor horn and French horn with Mike Eccles from Fairey to assist flugel students.

Due to the introduction of a new ‘Saturday School’ in September, Gary and Helen will also take part in some of these sessions along with tuba star Ben Dixon, who is currently studying at the RNCM.

The new Saturday School will support work already being done at the local authority level and support other youth bandsBrett Baker

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Brett Baker told 4BR: "The new Saturday School will support work already being done at the local authority level and support other youth bands.

The courses will also involve existing students in organising and event management as part of their degree as well as allow them to benefit from performing at the school."

He added: "Alumni and one to one tutors will also be involved in what will be the first Social Businesses within the Arts and Media University Structure."

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