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Northern Youth on look out

The Northern Youth Brass Band are getting ready for their Sage appeaance, but need a few more players to add to their ranks.

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The first rehearsal of the Northern Youth Brass Band is approaching fast, but organisers Ray Farr and Steve Robson are still seeking a few more players to swell the ranks of the massed band, who will perform on the fantastic stage of Hall 1 at the Sage Gateshead on Sunday 29th June.

Great response

Steve Robson told 4BR: "We have had a great response but would like to hear from a few more brass players from the north, particularly if you happen to play Soprano Cornet, Eb Horn, Baritone or Bass Trombone."

Fabulous opportunity

Steve added: "This is a fabulous opportunity for young players in the North. There is still time to register for the band, by contacting me on robson@lingriggs.wanadoo.co.uk

We can accommodate most brass instrumentalists, but we need you to get in touch quickly. Sadly we can’t take any further applications from percussion players for this venture."

We have had a great response but would like to hear from a few more brass players from the north, particularly if you happen to play Soprano Cornet, Eb Horn, Baritone or Bass TromboneSteve Robson

Music

The music performed by the Northern Youth Band will be selected from the Brass Band Aid project “Into Africa”, along with a newly commissioned work from Stephen Roberts entitled, “World Dances”.

Be part

To be part you will need to be:-

Ø 18 or under
Ø From the Northern Region
Ø An enthusiastic brass instrumentalist
Ø Available on both Sunday 22nd & Sunday 29th June 2008
Ø Capable of performing the programme with only 2 rehearsals.

Registration fee

A copy of the CD “Into Africa” will be sent to each performer upon receipt of a £15 registration fee, together with all necessary music.

Want to know more?

Please call Steve Robson on 01388 537229
E mail robson@lingriggs.wanadoo.co.uk

Great occassion

Steve concluded: "This will be a great occasion for all the young musicians, so we are hoping all music lovers in the area will come along to show their support for our young people, and help Brass Band Aid in their efforts to build a school for less fortunate young people in Adet, Ethiopia."

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