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Gresswell to lead free tuba workshop

Yamaha artist Simon Gresswell will be leading free a tuba workshop with the Friary Guildford Band next month .

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  The tuba workshop will be led by Yamaha artist Simon Gresswell.

Fresh from their entertainment success at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness, the Friary Guildford Band is set to host a free 'Tuba Workshop' with Yamaha artist Simon Gresswell.

Time and place

The event will take place at Chobham Club on Sunday 19th February from 1.00pm to 4.00pm and is aimed at tuba players of all ages and abilities.

The event will take place at Chobham Club on Sunday 19th February from 1.00pm to 4.00pm and is aimed at tuba players of all ages and abilities4BR

Contact:

Numbers are limited so for further details and to book your place please register your interest no later than 12th February by emailing fgbsecretary@gmail.com including the band you play for as well as your name.

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