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Northants set to celebrate

The Northampton County Youth Band is getting ready to celebrate 40 years of music making.

 

Northamptonshire County Youth Brass Band is set for exciting times ahead

The Northamptonshire County Youth Brass Band is gearing up for a busy end of academic year. Later this month they will giving a celebration concert to reflect the 40 years of the band up to the present day.

Members of the audience are invited to bring their brass instrument and music stand for the finale as a Massed Band4BR

Bring along instruments

Members of the audience are invited to bring their brass instrument and music stand for the finale as a Massed Band.

Invitation

Last week the Band received the invitation to perform at the Finals of the National Festival of Music for Youth at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on Thursday 10th July. Last year the Band gained a Highly Commended and is really excited at the prospect of performing at this great event again.

Details on 40th Anniversary are to be found on 4barsrest events calendar.

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