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Wales looks out for more national recruitment

If you want to be a part of the 2019 National Youth Brass Band of Wales under Philip Harper then you need to get in touch.

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  If you would like to be a member of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales then get in touch

National Youth Arts Wales is now actively recruiting for its 2019 music ensembles — and especially to become a member of its flagship National Youth Brass of Wales.

The 2019 course will once again be led by Cory MD Philip Harper, with the promise of a great week of inspirational tuition and music making between the 21st and 28th July.

Fantastic course

A spokesperson told 4BR: "This promises to be yet another fantastic course — and will build on the success of the concerts given in 2018 in Neath, Newtown and Cardiff under Philip's directions.

We are also keen to ensure that no-one is deterred from applying to the NYAW ensembles for financial reasons, and if the applicant wishes to apply for a bursary toward their audition fee, they should contact Alex James on 029 2063 6466 or through alexjames@nyaw.org.uk for an application form."

All applications for financial assistance will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This promises to be yet another fantastic course — and will build on the success of the concerts given in 2018 in Neath, Newtown and Cardiff under Philip's directionsspokesperson

Find out more

Find out more: http://www.nyaw.org.uk/2019-musical-ensembles-and-choir-auditions/

Application deadline: 12th October 2018

National Youth Brass Band of Wales
Dates: 21st — 28th July 2019
Venue: Trinity St David, Carmarthen
Cost: £336 + £24 Social Fund (Total £360)
Conductor: Philip Harper

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