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Check in with Pennine at Leicester

If you are at the LBBA Contest in Loughborough this weekend, then make sure you check out what's on offer at Pennine Music and the Brass Band Music Shop.

Pennine
  There is plenty to delve into on the Pennine Music trade stand

If you're off to the LBBA Contest in Loughborough this weekend, then make sure you pay a visit to the Pennine Music & Brass Band Music Shop trade stand to stock up on repertoire ahead of the Christmas season and for next year.

There will be hundreds of titles on offer, as well as a chance to ensure your band has all the carol books they need ahead of the all important fund-raising caroling season.

Wallace Mutes

The Wallace Mute collection will also be on display and be available for you to try on the day. They are great Christmas gifts for the special player in your life!

If there are any titles you'd like to view or purchase at the contest, customers are asked to please contact Pennine Music as soon as possible so they can ensure you'll not be disappointed on the day.

The Wallace Mute collection will also be on display and be available for you to try on the day. They are great Christmas gifts for the special player in your life!Pennine Music

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Visit online at: www.penninemusic.com or visit the Brass Band Music Shop to browse through over 30,000 titles at www.brassband.co.uk

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