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Rothwell ready for Pudsey spotlight

Rothwell Temperance bring their brand of brass band entertainment to the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series in Pudsey later this month.

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  The band will be led in Pudsey by MD David Roberts

Rothwell Temperance Band will bring their brand of brass band entertainment to Pudsey Civic Hall on Saturday 29th March.

As part of the 2024/25Leeds Best of Brass series, the Yorkshire band will be led by MD David Roberts on an eclectic programme aimed to appeal to all musical tastes.

They will be showcasing music from the pens of composers Marc Jeanbourquin, Philip Sparke, Mark Taylor and Nigel Lawless as well as touching on works from Salvation Army composers Norman Bearcroft, Leonard Ballantine and William Himes.

The band's fine stable of soloists will also be featured with the spotlight falling on bass trombone Tristram Cox, principal cornet Maria Beezer, soprano cornet Louie Anderson, solo trombone Paul Woodward and solo euphonium Matthew Reasbeck.

There is also an interview with cornet player Kathryn Firth to help you find out more about the band.

Concert details:

Saturday 29th March:
Rothwell Temperance Band
Pudsey Civic Hall
https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whatson-event/rothwell-temperance-band-2/?venue=10011

Saturday 12th April:
Leyland Band
Pudsey Civic Hall
https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whatson-event/leyland-band/?venue=10011

Saturday 24th May:
Hammonds Band
Pudsey Civic Hall
https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/whatson-event/hammonds-band/?venue=10011

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