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Judges issue test-piece workshop reminder

The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are reminding people about their test-piece workshop this weekend in Bailiff Bridge.

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  If you want to find out more about the Area test-pieces then make sure you get to Bailiff Bridge this Sunday.

The Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA) will host their 2017 Regional Test Piece Workshop on Sunday January 22nd.

Time and place

The event, starting at 1.30pm, will feature Unite the Union Band, and will be held at Bailiff Bridge Community Centre, 1 Victoria Road, Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse (HD6 4DX).

It aims to provide extensive insight into the works that will challenge the competitors in Sections Two, Three and Four.

Exploring

Doors open at 1.00pm to all band members, conductors and interested parties, and aims to provide extensive insight into the works that will challenge the competitors in Sections Two, Three and Four.

There will be ample opportunity to discuss the various works in detail as well as exploring aspects of their contest preparation.

There will be ample opportunity to discuss the various works in detail as well as exploring aspects of their contest preparation4BR

Presenters

The presenters are Nick Garman ('Rhapsody in Brass'), David Hirst ('Darkwood') and Alan Duguid ('St Andrew's Variations') whilst Simone Rebello will also be on hand to give advice on percussion requirements and relevant percussion performance practice.

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