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Cory announce American tour dates and sets

Cory announce a brace of stunning showcase programmes to stun American audiences on their forthcoming tour.

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Cory Band has released details of its forthcoming concert tour to the USA, which will see the reigning National Champion and number 1 ranked band in the world perform six concerts across five different states.

Generously supported by Besson Musical Instruments, the tour will be the first time the band has returned to America since taking part in the nation's historic bi-centennial celebration in 1976.

Special programmes

Speaking about the concert programmes the band will feature, MD Philip Harper commented: "We have devised two themes which aim to show the American audience just what a 21st century British brass band is capable of.

Our 'Best of British' showcase we will include music from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales such as 'Men of Harlech', 'Riverdance' and 'The Yeoman of the Guard', as well as featuring an eclectic mix of music from Malcolm Arnold, the James Bond movies and rock-group Queen."

Space Odyssey

He added: "The second is called 'A Space Odyssey' and will featuring music from 'Star Wars', 'Star Trek', 'E.T.' and '2001: A Space Odyssey', as well as celestial-themed pieces such as 'Stardust' and 'Mars' from 'The Planets'.

Both concerts will feature the usual array of dazzling soloists and, in the light of our recent success at Brass in Concert, we will also give audiences a chance to hear our 'Four Elements of the Universe' programme, featuring music depicting Fire, Air, Water and Earth.

We are all looking forward to a great musical adventure where we will make many new friends."

We have devised two themes which aim to show the American audience just what a 21st century British brass band is capable ofCory MD, Philip Harper

Concert dates:

Saturday 13th February: 2.00pm
James Madison University, Virginia — 'Best of British'

Sunday 14th February: 3.00pm
University of Delaware — 'A Space Odyssey'

Tuesday 16th February: 7.30pm
Raleigh, North Carolina — 'A Space Odyssey'

Thursday 18th February: 8.00pm
Mansfield University, Pennsylvania — 'A Space Odyssey'

Friday 19th February: 7.00pm
Arcadia University, Pennsylvania — 'Best of British'

Saturday 20th February: 2.00pm
Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey — 'Best of British'

More info and booking details:

Full programme and venue details for the USA and other dates, as well as online booking for tickets, are available on www.coryband.com

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