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Filton Concert to showcase their Gallery work

West of England representatives to open the doors ahead of their Royal Albert Hall Gallery unveiling.

Albert Hall
  Filton Concert will be showcasing their final preparation work on Gallery ahead of London.

West of England National Final representatives Filton Concert Brass will be showcasing the best of their 'Gallery' musical portraits ahead of their Royal Albert Hall challenge.

Under the baton of Tom Davoren, they will hold an open rehearsal on Howard Snell's masterful work at Bristol Easton Salvation Army (BS2 OAN) on Wednesday October 11th at 8.00pm. Entry is free.

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