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Virtual All Stars showcased in the best of Times

A superb charity initiative created by composer Andrew Wainwright has been given a high profile nomination boost by 'The Times'.

All Stars
  The band ins made up of star players from across the globe

The Virtual All Star Brass Band, made up of some of the finest players from around the globe has already made an immediate impact — with the idea lauded by 'The Times' newspaper.

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The brainchild of composer Andrew Wainwright, the initiative was created to help raise funds in aid of the COVID-10 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organisation, and was mentioned in a column written by journalist Richard Morrison, himself a former trombone player.

In an article, 'Will no one stand in government stand up for British Choirs' under the sub-column headline 'Inspired by the top brass' he wrote that he felt that Andrew's project was worthy of being his "candidate"for a new category in the annual Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.

The general public can make a nomination in the category of "the most inspirational musical achievements during lockdown"and have until 26th August to do so.

A brilliant idea

Richard said that Andrew's project which saw the stars provide a "scintillating romp"through Dinicu's 'Hora Staccato' was "a brilliant idea"at a time when "Britain's brass bands, like our choirs, have been silenced by the pandemic".

He hoped that it was only be "...a few months before the fabulous musicians of such legendary bands as Black Dyke can shake the rafters in the same room again."

To vote for the band you can go to: www.royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk

Richard said that Andrew's project which saw the stars provide a "scintillating romp" through Dinicu's 'Hora Staccato' was "a brilliant idea" at a time when "Britain's brass bands, like our choirs, have been silenced by the pandemic"4BR

Enjoy

To enjoy the band's performance once more go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANT1we9t7B0

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If you wish to donate to the project please go to: www.facebook.com/donate/227364908689876/3025913140777880/

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