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Belmont Summer School

Belmont School Community Arts College to host free summer school.

 

Belmont School Community Arts College, Durham are once again offering brass and percussion players up to the age of 18 the chance to take part in their 2nd annual Brass Summer School.

The course will be held from Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th of August and is totally free for people wishing to attend.

The course will be held from Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th of August and is totally free for people wishing to attend4BR

Tutors

Tutoring will be provided by acclaimed and highly respected composer Bruce Fraser (advanced group), award winning cornet player Tina Mortimer (intermediate group) and local trombone star Keith Norris (beginners).

The course will culminate in an end of course concert and an appearance from a guest soloist, who will be accompanied by the students.

Information

People wishing to take part can get an application form by emailing: l.boyle@belmontschool.org.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 4th July.

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