Fernie to head down to Watership

The well known composer and arranger Alan Fernie will be leading a workshop day with Watership Brass in January.

Wednesday, 03 December 2014

Watership Brass, from Newbury in Berkshire, will be hosting a workshop led by the respected composer, arranger, conductor and adjudicator, Alan Fernie in January.

Busy year

This event launches another busy year for the band which will culminate in a European concert tour to three countries in late August.

Alan's music has been a firm favourite with us and we're all looking forward to welcoming him to our bandroomMD, Mark Picken

Guest of honour

Musical Director Mark Picken told 4BR: "We are very pleased to have secured the services of one of banding's leading musicians.

Alan's music has been a firm favourite with us and we're all looking forward to welcoming him to our bandroom.

Alan has also accepted our invitation to be our guest of honour at our annual dinner taking place the night before the workshop."

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