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Hayes manual on show at Geneva bandroom

Cornet star Jim Hayes will be leading a free masterclass at the Geneva Bandroom in Stockton on Tees this weekend — so why not go along and pick up some tips...

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  Geneva artist Jim Hayes will lead the workshop at the Geneva bandroom on Saturday

Thursday, 17 January 2019

        

Geneva Instruments is to hold it first masterclass workshop of 2019 this weekend — led by their virtuoso performance artist Jim Hayes.

It will take place on Saturday 19th January, where Jim will lead a number of masterclass presentations throughout the day that will be open to members of the public to pick up performance tips and rehearsal techniques.

Start and finish

It will start at 1.00pm and finish at 3.30pm at the Geneva Bandroom at Sedgefield Way, Stockton on Tees (TS18 2SG) and is the ideal opportunity for players of all ages and abilities.

It is the first of a number of masterclass events to take place at the venue, with euphonium artist, Glenn Van Looy leading his event on Sunday 10th February.

Sign up

If you would like to attend please contact: info@genevainstruments.com to reserve a place.

        

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