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Pennine Music on the road to Blackpool

As soon as the contest performance is over much sure your take a look at all the fantastic concert repertoire on offer at Pennine Music.

Great Pennine Music
  There is a fantastic selection of music on offer as soon as you come off stage at Blackpool this weekend.

Pennine Music and the Brass Band Music Shop will be on the road for the next month as they head to the various Regional Championships — starting with Blackpool this coming weekend.

As bands walk off stage following weeks of rehearsals on their set-test piece, there will be hundreds of fantastic music titles on hand for them to browse and buy as they contemplate future concert rather than contest performances.

Something for everyone

From solos to film music, classical items to musicals and everything in between, there is sure to be something for everyone, including new works by Ben Hollings, Sam Fisher and Gavin Somerset.

As well as music, the full range of mutes from the Wallace Mute Collection will also be available, giving players the chance purchase these stunning mutes, used by the world's top bands and players.

From solos to film music, classical items to musicals and everything in between, there is sure to be something for everyone, including new works by Ben Hollings, Sam Fisher and Gavin SomersetPenine Music

Pennine Music Diary

Pennine Music will be on hand in Blackpool (26th February) followed by Torquay (11th — 12th March) and Stevenage (18th — 19th March).

If you require any music from either Pennine Music www.penninemusic.com or the Brass Band Music Shop, with over 35,000 titles available at www.brassband.co.uk , please get in touch with them at sales@penninemusic.com to ensure they can meet your requirements on the day.

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