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For Adults Only!

Elland Silver Band to launch latest training and development programme — aimed this time strictly at the over 18's.

Elland Silver
 

Elland Silver Band has announced their plans for a new pilot education programme aimed at adults.

Over the past 10 years, Elland has established a number of successful music education initiatives offering brass and percussion training from beginner's right through to advanced level musicians.

Adult learners

However, most of these have been aimed at youngsters, so now the plan is to fully include adult learners too.

The new 'Adults Only' class will be open to any adult of any standard — from complete beginners to ex-players or musicians who would like enjoy playing a brass or percussion instrument.

Programme

The programme will be developed by Musical Director Samantha Harrison, supported by a number of volunteers, and will be launched on Saturday 3rd October at 1.30pm at the band's rehearsal room on Dewsbury Road, Elland.

The launch will also give participants the opportunity to try out an instrument and to discuss their aims and objectives with the tutors.

The programme will then run for a further five weeks, with an informal performance opportunity in the last week. The course will also be evaluated to help develop a long term sustainable project.

The launch will also give participants the opportunity to try out an instrument and to discuss their aims and objectives with the tutors4BR

Excited

Samantha told 4BR: "I'm really excited to be involved in developing this new programme. I'm really looking forward to getting started and seeing how it develops."

Further information:

For further information about the programme or to register an interest please email ellandband@hotmail.co.uk

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