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Boarshurst link with Collins

The Boarshurst Band will be linking up for new musical projects with composer in residence Dave Collins.

Dave Collins
 

The Boarshurst Band has announced that they are to work on a number of innovative musical projects with newly appointed composer in residence, Dave Collins.

New music

Dave (above) and Musical Director James Garlick aim to introduce new music to the band that will be able to be used at forthcoming concerts and high profile events.

The composer told 4BR: "I’m looking forward to writing new and original band music for Boarshurst that will also be suitable for other bands across the country."

I was delighted when he agreed to come on board as composer in residence and I’m looking forward to working on the new pieces written for the bandMD, James Garlick

Good friend

Meanwhile, MD James Garlick added: "Dave is a good friend of mine and we are already worked together on ideas such as the Electrohorn Project.

I was delighted when he agreed to come on board as composer in residence and I’m looking forward to working on the new pieces written for the band. To have him here working with Boarshurst is very exciting indeed."

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