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4BR Interview with Philip Harper

In a new series of major interviews with leading conductors, players and personalities around the banding world, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Cory MD, Philip Harper...

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  Philip Harper has been leading the way in innovation to reach out to new audiences

4BR catches up with Cory MD Philip Harper to find out more about how his band has responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and what he thinks the future holds...

The band has led the way with its social media sensation 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', which was picked up by national television, and which has inspired other bands to undertake their own social media performances.

They have followed it with 'Don't Stop Me Now', whilst Philip also been leading Brass Band England's 'Artistic Development' programme which has inspired bands around the country to look at their concert programming outlook.

Meanwhile, Cory has also just released its acclaimed 'Jungle Book' winning set from Brass in Concert last year and which can be purchased at:

https://coryband.com/shop/

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