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Catch the kids and Cook in action at Repton

The talented members of the National Childrens Band of Great Britain will be in concert action at Repton School this Friday afternoon — so get along and hear them in action if you can.

National Children's Band
  Jospeh Cook will be the featured soloist this Friday with the National Childrens Band of Great Britain.

The 61 members of the National Childrens Band have been enjoying a splendid time on their annual course under the expert leadership of Black Dyke Director of Music, Prof Nicholas Childs.

Concert

The week is rounded off with a wonderful concert which takes place at Repton School (Willington Rd, Repton, Derby DE65 6FH) on Friday 28th July starting at 2.30pm prompt.

The week is rounded off with a wonderful concert which takes place at Repton School (Willington Rd, Repton, Derby DE65 6FH) on Friday 28th July starting at 2.30pm prompt4BR

Guest Soloist

The guest soloist is Joseph Cook, the virtuoso tuba player of Manger Musikklag Band in Norway, who is former member of the National Youth Band of Great Britain and of Black Dyke.

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