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Midlands youth enjoy pounding the streets...

The talented young players of the North East Midlands Youth Brass Band enjoyed their last musical get together of the year — led by Brett Baker.

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  The talented youngsters came under the baton of Brett Baker and his team of tutors

The North East Midlands Youth Brass Band recently met for their last course of the year led by conductor Brett Baker.

45 young players from across the Midlands area and beyond were also supported by tutors Gary Wyatt, Simon Gresswell and Adie Smith in a day of sectional and full band rehearsals.

The day was rounded off with a short programme to an audience of over 100 parents, where they showcased the work they had undertaken on 'Olympus', 'Praise' and 'Pound the Streets'.

The afternoon session also saw 12 young students from the Shirland Primary School take part in a workshop led by Simon Gresswell, followed by a short performance to their parents.

The day was rounded off with a short programme to an audience of over 100 parents, where they showcased the work they had undertaken on 'Olympus', 'Praise' and 'Pound the Streets'4BR

Thanks

Youth Band Director Martin Heartfield told 4BR: "Special thanks must go the Shirland Band and Ian Beckett for their support in the smooth organisation of the day. The band continues to thrive and we are looking forward to our next course on March 31st."

The North East Midlands Youth Brass Band provides musical opportunities for young brass and percussion instrumentalists aged 8 to 18 who have already achieved Grade 4 standard.

For further information about the band contact Martin Heartfield at musicbloke@aol.com

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