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Cutt & Neish set for Cornish Course

Fodens duo to bring their brand of expertise to the Cornwall Youth Brass Band at the end of the month.

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The seventy members of The Cornwall Youth Brass Band will be joined by two outstanding musicians from Foden’s Richardson Band for their Easter Residential Course.

Fodens duo

The Musical Director Garry Cutt and Principal tuba, Les Neish, are the latest high profile guests of the CYBB and will be working with the band for four days over the Easter Holiday, culminating in a Gala Concert in Newquay on 24th March.

Since its foundation in 1955 the CYBB has always sought to bring the best guest conductors and soloists to Cornwall to benefit the young brass musicians of the County with the highest level of expertise and experience available4BR

Expertise

Since its foundation in 1955 the CYBB has always sought to bring the best guest conductors and soloists to Cornwall to benefit the young brass musicians of the County with the highest level of expertise and experience available.

Held at The Truro High School for Girls, the course follows the band’s monthly rehearsals, which are taken by the local tutors in preparation for the residential course.

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