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Pogson Bray Contest

Details released of the forthcoming Pogson Bray Contest.

 

This year marks the 22nd Annual Pogson-Bray Contest which is to be held at the Whitcliffe Mount School, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire on Sunday 6th April.

There are three sections including one for Junior Bands, good cash prizes and trophies.

The format is a hymn tune and own choice test piece plus contest march for Secion A bands only.

There is no registration required. For further details and a schedule please contact Mr Alan Kaye on 01924 466611.

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