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Yamaha Neo Brass set for BiC debut

The Yamaha Neo Brass Ensemble will be making a musical impression at Brass in Concert later this year.

Yamaha Neo
 

The recently formed Yamaha Neo Brass Ensemble is set to make its second high profile contest festival appearance this year with performances at the Brass in Concert Championship in Gateshead in November.

Education

In addition, the group, which is made up of many of the world's leading brass players will be working with lucky participants at the 'Focus on Youth and Education' day on the Saturday, led by Russell Gray.

We are delighted to represent Yamaha at this prestigious event and look forward to gaining many new friends with our unique brand of entertainmentNeo Brass Emsenble

Entertainment

A Neo Brass spokesperson told 4BR: "We are delighted to represent Yamaha at this prestigious event and look forward to gaining many new friends with our unique brand of entertainment."

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