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Newsome to lead Welsh conductors

Dr Roy Newsome will be leading a conducting workshop later this month.

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Dr Roy Newsome will be leading conductors and players in a workshop later this month.

He will be teaming up with the current Welsh First Section champion, Newbridge (Celynen) at the Memorial Hall, Newbridge, nr Newport on April 12th from 2pm to 4.30pm.

Conductors and players from Wales, the West Country, the Midlands and the Forest of Dean are warmly welcomed to the event.

Information

Organised by NABBC (South Wales Area) — a donation of £5 will be welcomed from NABBC non-members.

For further details contact Brian Buckley (01792 205896)

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