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Get to the Saxhorn Fest in Salford

If you are anywhere near the University of Salford tomorrow then get along and enjoy a day of Saxhorn fun and music making

University of Salford
  If you are anywhere near the University of Salford then get along with your horn or baritone and have some fun

If you are anywhere near the University of Salford tomorrow (Saturday 3rd February) then make sure you get along to the exciting 'Saxhorn Fest' for tenor horns and baritones run by Katrina Marzella and Helen Varley.

Over 70 players have already signed up but there are a few spaces still available for a few more to take part on the day.

Ten till Four

The event will run from 10.00am to 4.00pm, and will be full of fun filled activities aimed at all ages and abilities, including performances solos, duets and quartets as well as group workshops.

Also featured will be engaging music and several newly commissioned works for horn and baritone, written specially for the occasion, whilst there will be trade stands showcasing the latest instruments and merchandise.

The legendary horn player Gordon Higginbottom will also be attendance and will take part in a special Q&A session4BR

Gordon Higginbottom

The legendary horn player Gordon Higginbottom will also be attendance and will take part in a special Q&A session to give some tips as well as talk about his amazing career which has been chronicled in his entertaining book, 'From Umchucks to Cadenzas'.

All this for just £5.00!

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