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Cory stars to lead Mid-Winter Workshop

Philip Harper, Tom Hutchinson and Glyn Williams will lead the popular Mid-Winter Brass Workshop, promoted and organised by the South West Brass Band Association next February — so book early.

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  Philip Harper and principal cornet Tom Hutchinson will be part of the team leading the workshop

A trio of stars from the Cory Band will lead the increasingly popular Mid-Winter Brass Workshop, promoted and organised by the South West Brass Band Association next February.

The event will take place over the weekend of Saturday 10th/11th of February at West Buckland School, near Barnstaple in North Devon.

Free concert

Philip Harper, Tom Hutchinson and Glyn Williams will provide both full band and sectional tuition, which will culminate in a free end of event concert.

The workshops began in Bude in 1999, and were the brainchild of the late Goff Richards during his term as the Association's President. It eventually moved to West Buckland School where it now hosts over 100 delegates, with current President Sue Richards continuing the support of her late husband's imaginative vision.

The event also receives support from Arts Council England and the National Lottery as well as raft of generous sponsors.

Philip Harper, Tom Hutchinson and Glyn Williams will provide both full band and sectional tuition, which will culminate in a free end of event concert4BR

Schedule and applications

The full schedule and application form can be downloaded from www.southwestbrassbandassociation.co.uk

Applicants are advised to get their submissions in early as demand is expected to be high and places are limited.

Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis with a reserve list running. Applicants will be advised, by email, of their place on the respective list on receipt of paperwork.

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