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Six up for grabs at Bromsgrove

There are six places up for grabs at this year's Bromsgrove Summer School under Richard Evans.

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Plans are well advanced for the 2008 Brass Band Summer School, which this year takes place at Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire starting on Sunday 10th August and running through to Saturday 16th August.

Six places

There are just six places left for this extra special brass band holiday week which this year celebrates its 25th year.

The Course Director is Richard Evans and the teaching staff includes David Childs, Nick Hudson, Owen Farr, Paul Lovatt-Cooper, Steve Sykes, Brian Taylor and Mark Wilkinson.

Those interested should contact Philip Biggs as soon as possible by telephoning 01223 234090 or 07710 505689.

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