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Oldham Swingers looking for new trom recruits.

If your are a bass trombone player in need of an extra bit of swing in your musical life, then head to Oldham...

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  Trombone players are welcome...

The Suburban Swing Orchestra from Oldham is looking for a bass trombone player to join their musical activities.

Great music making

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We know there are great bass trombone players out there in the brass band world, and we are sure they would enjoy a bit of swing time with us. It's a great form of music making and right up the street of any brass player."

The Orchestra rehearses twice monthly on a Monday evening (8.30pm-10.30pm) at Heyside Club Shaw in Oldham and the first Monday of each month they gave a popular concert in the club.

Get in touch

The spokesperson added: "Just go to our Facebook page or get in touch — we would love to add another swinger to the ranks."

Contact: Paul Phillips at: ppfish.paul@gmail.com

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