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Scottish Regional workshop

The National Association of Brass Band Conductors is holding a Regional test piece workshop in Scotland later this month — so get along and find out more!

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The National Association of Brass Band Conductors (Scotland) will hold its annual test piece workshop at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama in Glasgow on Sunday 20th January, commencing at 12 noon.

Featured band

The featured band will be Girls Allowed — Scotland's All-Star female brass band, and the workshop will focus on the set tests for Sections 4, 3 and 2.

The workshop is designed to give conductors and players alike the opportunity to benefit from the expert analysis by some of Scotland's top banding personalitiesorganisers

Benefit

The workshop is designed to give conductors and players alike the opportunity to benefit from the expert analysis by some of Scotland's top banding personalities, and this year these will be Bryan Allen, Bruce Fraser and Tony Swainson.

Admission

Admission is free to members of the Association and £4 to non-members.

Further details can be obtained from Ray Tennant on 07860 102708 or at raytennant@ntlworld.com

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