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Trom trio look east to Singapore

A trio of trombone youth and junior ensembles from Black Dyke will be looking to head to Singapore via Halifax

Halifax
 

A trio of trombone ensembles from Black Dyke Band will be will be performing in concerts at Halifax Minster on Friday 10th June.

The groups will be performing in aid of raising funds to travel and perform as special guests at the Singapore Low Brass Festival 2016 later this year.

Youth

Members of the Youth and Junior Ensembles play for other ensembles such as the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, the National Children's Brass Band and the Yorkshire Youth Band.

The players are also involved with local bands such as Wingates and Carlton Main Frickley, as well as music schools such as the Cheethams School of Music.

With an age range of 11-16 the different groups will entertain with pieces from The Beatles to marches by Erik LeidzenDr Brett Baker

Staggering standard

Ensemble Director Dr Brett Baker told 4BR: "With an age range of 11-16 the different groups will entertain with pieces from The Beatles to marches by Erik Leidzen.

The standard of playing from the young players is staggering so please do not miss a really entertaining programme of music to raise money for the trombone players of the future to take part in a concert that will allow them to experience a trip of a lifetime to Singapore."

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