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Join Clarke for an Earthrise in London

Composer Nigel Clarke is making a welcome trip to London to lead a workshop on his amazing Earthrise — and you can join in too...

Nigel Clarke
 

Award winning composer Nigel Clarke is making a welcome visit to the UK this weekend to guest conduct the Band of the Royal Yeomanry (Inns of Court & City Yeomanry) in a workshop featuring his own music.

Time and place

Nigel will work with the players on a number of works, including his award winning `Earthrise’ on Sunday 25th January from 10.00am, to 3.30pm, and the band has made an open invitation for any players to come along and join them for the day.

The Band of the Royal Yeomanry (Inns of Court & City Yeomanry) is located in the City of London and has a high reputation for its quality music-making.

Nigel will work with the players on a number of works and the band has made an open invitation for any players to come along and join them for the day4BR

Join in

So if you are interested in participating in this special workshop event, please contact WO2 Stuart Forgie (Administrator) Email: RY-BAND@mod.ukRY-BAND@mod.uk or phone: 020 74268364.

The workshop day is free of charge and a buffet lunch will be provided.

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