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Diversion tactics at Dobcross for KNDS Fairey

There will be a sneak preview of Fairey's preparations on the Area test-piece as they bring their Showcase Entertainment to Dobcross.

Fairey
  KDNA Fairey will be in showcase form for their visit to Dobcross

The KNDS Fairey Band will warm up for its North West Regional Championship appearance in Blackpool later this month by making a welcome return to Dobcross Band Club on Sunday 16th February for what is the second concert of the venue's new Sunday afternoon 'Showcase Brass' series (2.00pm).

Showcase Brass

'Showcase Brass' is a non-profit initiative that aims to bring regular concerts to the heart of community that has a proud tradition of brass band music making and was recently kicked off in fine fashion by Hammonds Band.

Now it the turn KNDS Fairey with an audience friendly programme that will feature plenty of easy listening favourites and a host of soloists.

Test-piece and soloists

On the programme is the march 'Simoraine' followed 'Academic Festival Overture', 'Spitfire, Prelude and Fugue', and 'MacArthur Park' whilst the first half that will also give fans the chance to hear the forthcoming Area test-piece, 'Diversions' by Derek Bourgeois.

The band's fine stable of soloists will also feature with Iain Culross on 'Fairies of the Water', Peter McDonaugh on 'Glorious Liberation' and Rebecca Lundberg playing 'Blessed Assurance'.

Tickets can be bought on the door at £10 and £6.

Wish to take part?

Bands wishing to take part in the series should contact Jason on: mddobcross@outlook.com

There are currently three spots available.

Concert series

Sunday 16th February:
KNDS Fairey Band
Conductor: Phil Chalk

Sunday 23rd March:
Ashton Band

Sunday 13th April:
TBC

Sunday 11th May:
TBC

Sunday 22nd June:
TBC

Sunday 27th July:
Marsden Band

Sunday 31st August:
Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 21st September:
Milnrow Band

Sunday 26th October:
Elland Band

Sunday 30th November:
Unite the Union Band (Sheffield)

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