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On the road again...

Pennine Music and the Brass Band Music Shop will be on the road to various contest over the next month — so make sure you catch up with them if you can...

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  There will be hundreds of titles to choose from

Pennine Music and the Brass Band Music Shop will be on the road for the next month as they head to the various Area championships and contests starting with the Oxford & District Contest this weekend.

As bands walk off stage following weeks of rehearsals on their test-pieces there will be hundreds of music titles on hand to browse for some great new concert music.

Plenty of titles

With over 30,000 titles available there will be a vast selection of music on display to offer players and MDs the perfect opportunity to browse exciting scores and parts.

As well as music there will be a full range of Wallace Mutes.

On the road

Pennine Music along with the Brass Band Music Shop will be on hand at:

Woodstock (Oxford & District Contest): 23rd/24th February
Torquay (West of England Regionals): 9th/10th March
Stevenage (London & Southern Counties Regionals): 16th/17th March

With over 30,000 titles available there will be a vast selection of music on display to offer players and MDs the perfect opportunity to browse exciting scores and partsPennine Music

Further information

If you require any music from either Pennine Music ( www.penninemusic.com) or the Brass Band Music Shop, with over 30,000 titles available at www.brassband.co.uk

Please get in touch with them at sales@penninemusic.com, or call on (0785) 251 9763, to ensure they can bring with them the music you are after and meet your requirements on the day.

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