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Black Dyke look for a tenor

Black Dyke Band is looking to appoint a new tenor horn player to join the Queensbury ranks

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  Black Dyke is looking to appoint a new horn player to their ranks

Black Dyke is looking to appoint a new member to their tenor horn team.

Secretary John O'Brien told 4BR: "A new position has arisen and we are looking for a suitable player to join us. The band has a busy schedule of events, concerts and projects as well as contest under the direction of Prof Nicholas Childs.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a player to join the most famous brass band in the world and we look forward to working with the successful applicant."

If you are interested please contact: secblackdykeband@btinternet.com

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