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Waiksnoris presentation

New York Staff Band Bandmaster to present awards at Masters.

Corn Exchange
 

Friday, 16 May 2008

        

Philip Biggs and Richard Franklin have announced that Ronald Waiksnoris, Bandmaster of the New York Staff Band will be their special guest at Cambridge on Sunday May 25th for the
20th All England Masters Brass Band Championship and Gala Concert.

Presentations

Richard and Philip are also thrilled that Ronald has agreed to present the prizes to the winning bands and soloists at the conclusion of the Championship following the final band performance of the test-piece 'Malcolm Arnold Variations' by Martin Ellerby.

Tickets for both the Championship and Gala Concert are available from the Corn Exchange Box Office, telephone 01223 357851.

        

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