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Shetland sounds to come to Kidlington

Kidlington Concert Brass to give world premiere of a major new work — inspired by sounds far from their home...

Jenkins
  The new work by Dan Jenkins is inspired by the sounds of the Sheltand Islands

Ahead of their London & Southern Counties challenge in Stevenage in a couple of weeks time, Kidlington Concert Brass has announced that they are to give the world premiere of a new and exciting major work.

Engaging mix

Since starting their own concert series four years ago, the band has provided a growing audience with an engaging mix of classic as well as contemporary brass band music.

Their forthcoming spring concert will feature Dan Jenkins' 'Sketches of Shetland', a large-scale, 20-min work in five movements depicting many aspects of Shetland, including the people, the wildlife and the rugged landscape.

Dan's piece is very descriptive and I'm sure it will prove a big hit with our regular concert audienceKidlington MD, Duncan Wilson

Descriptive

Kidlington MD Duncan Wilson told 4BR: "I've been asking Dan to write a piece for the band for some years and was delighted he eventually agreed to find time in his busy schedule.

We've also had the unique opportunity to 'workshop' various aspects of the piece during the composition process, allowing the composer to refine his ideas and tailor certain passages.

Dan's piece is very descriptive and I'm sure it will prove a big hit with our regular concert audience."

You can hear 'Sketches of Shetland' on 31st March at Exeter Hall, Oxford Rd, Kidlington OX5 1AP (7.00pm)

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