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Foden's free masterclass closing date looms

The free masterclass day partnership between Wychavon Festival of Brass and Foden's Band is fast approach — so be quick to sign up.

Fodens
  The closing date on 30th April is fast approaching

Wychavon Festival of Brass has announced that the closing date (30th April) is fast approaching for its collaboration with Foden's Band in hosting a Masterclass Day of free tuition for children and youngsters.

It will be held on Saturday 24th May and is open to players aged between 10 and 18 and who have a reasonable level of competence on their chosen brass or percussion instruments.

Encourage

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We have enjoyed an excellent response so far and we don't want to disappoint anyone who wishes to come along.

We are promoting the event to encourage the next generation of young brass players to really explore just how brilliant it is to play in a brass band. We are delighted to be able to work with Foden's Band who have such a brilliant way of inspiring players!"

Time and place

The event will take place at Bromsgrove School, Worcester Rd, Bromsgrove (B61 7DU) with registration at 9.00am.

The players will then spend a day working with conductor, Michael Fowles and Foden's stars Mark Wilkinson, Jonathan Bates, Stewart Baglin and Mark Langdon, at the end of which (3.00pm) a short concert will be given to family and friends showcase he progress made.

For further details:


https://www.festivalofbrass.co.uk/masterclass.html

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