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Gray to lead workshop

Russell Gray is set to lead a conductors workshop in Ripon.

Russell Gray
 

The Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association, forever looking at ways to encourage participation in all aspects of the brass band world, are running another of their highly successful conductors workshops on Sunday 20th July.

Instruction

The course takes place in Ripon using the facilities of the local Ripon City Band. The clubroom will be use for the mornings instruction and the band itself for the students to `practice on' in the afternoon.

The workshop is open to anyone whether you are just starting out or are an experienced conductor and want some tips and tuition from an expert4BR

Interesting

Russell Gray will be the tutor for the day and the students can be assured of an interesting and informative day from someone who is at the top of his game from both sides of the conductors baton.

Details

The workshop is open to anyone whether you are just starting out or are an experienced conductor and want some tips and tuition from an expert.

The cost is £25 and refreshments and a light lunch are included.

For more info and and application form, log on to: yhbba.org.uk or call Peter Gilby 01765 600491.

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