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Yorkshire to gain new contest thanks to Geneva support

The Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association is looking for band support with its new test piece contest this Autumn.

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The Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association is to resurrect their annual 'Own-Choice Test Piece' contest later this year.

Geneva support

They have told 4BR that they are also delighted that Geneva Instruments have agreed to sponsor the event which will take place at Holmfirth Civic Hall on Sunday 1st November.

The leading instrument manufacturer will offer the services of one of their 'International Performance Artists' as a guest soloist at a concert for the overall winning band in Group A and Group B.

Revive interest

The Association has taken this step in an attempt to revive interest from bands in its local contest activities — with the event now the only choice contest in the area during the Autumn.

It is hoped that with support further events in 2016 will be planned in partnership with Geneva Instruments for masterclasses with their artistes as well as a conductor's workshop.

It's important that we keep YHBBA alive and their support is most valuable to helping us to achieve thisYHBBA President, Peggy Tomlinson.

Support efforts

YHBBA President, Peggy Tomlinson, told 4BR: "We are most grateful to Geneva Instruments for entering into this partnership with us.

It's important that we keep YHBBA alive and their support is most valuable to helping us to achieve this. Interest has waned over the past few years but we are doing our best to keep going.

This support is a boost to our moral and I would urge bands to support us in our efforts".

Further details

Details of the contest are available at: www.yhhba.org.uk

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