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Musicians set for workshop day in Barnstable

Paul Cosh, Dr Chris Davis and Chris Jeans will be leading the SWBBA Mid Winter workshop day in Barnstable later this month.

PAUL cOSH
 

The 17th SWBBA Mid-Winter Brass Workshop will take place over the weekend of 14th & 15th February at the West Buckland School, near Barnstable.

100 musicians

Over 100 brass musicians will enjoy not only the excellent facilities provided at the School, but a wide range of new music under the expert tuition of Paul Cosh (above), Dr Chris Davis and Chris Jeans.

Over 100 brass musicians will enjoy not only the excellent facilities provided at the School, but a wide range of new music under the expert tuition of Paul Cosh, Dr Chris Davis and Chris Jeans4BR

Meet and greet

On the Sunday afternoon, the South West Brass Band Association Executive Committee will also extend an open invitation to meet the tutors and participants over a cup of tea, before joining the band at the end of workshop concert.

The Workshop is supported by Arts Council England, Taw & Torridge Coaches and Westacott & Son Co-operative Funeralcare.

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