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Tredegar help inspire next Aber generation

Players from Welsh champion Tredegar have helped inspire the next generation of playing talent taking their first steps at Abergavenny Borough Band.

Budding star
  There were plenty of budding brass and percussion stars ready to enjoy themselves at the recent workshop weekend!

Players from Tredegar Band recently made the short trip across the Heads of Valleys road to help inspire the next generation of young performers taking their first musical steps with near neighbours Abergavenny Borough Band.

Develop skills

Supported by Ty Cerdd, Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and the National Lottery, the weekend of tuition and workshops was led by music teacher, Lana Tingay and comprised a series of youth development classes for youngsters of varying abilities to help develop musical skills, personal confidence and team building understanding.

Almost 50 youngsters thoroughly enjoyed themselves over the two days, with the event culminating in a 'Buzzers & Blowers' Sunday lunchtime concert and one from the youth band in the evening.

Support

Tredegar Band Manager Matthew Shaw told 4BR: "It was a great event, excellently organised by Lara Tingay and Abergavenny Borough Band with the wonderful support of Joy Dando, Head Teacher of Victoria Primary School in Abersychan.

There is so much musical raw talent in the area that over the next few years Abergavenny will be bursting at the seams with great young players. Everyone had a great time, and there were plenty of real stars in the making."

There is so much musical raw talent in the area that over the next few years Abergavenny will be bursting at the seams with great young playersTredegar Band Manager, Matthew Shaw

Special congratulations

In reply Lara added: "We are very grateful to Tredegar, the players were great fun and so supportive and encouraging.

Special congratulations go to all the youngsters however for their concentration, attentiveness and for working so hard and giving such excellent performances at the concerts."

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