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Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to IBBSS Leader Prof Nicholas Childs about this year's course in Swansea.

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Friday, 05 August 2016

        

4BR Editor catches up with International Brass Band Summer School leader Prof Nicholas Childs to find out more about this year's course.

He talks about his delight at attracting delegates from around the banding world, the hard work and fun that they enjoy and the FREE end of course concert in Swansea University on Friday night (5th August — 7.00pm) where he will be joined by Edward Gregson on the podium.

He even tests out his Welsh too...

        

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