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Focus Day gets near

The RNCM Brass Band Focus Day takes place on 21st June — with lots to look forward to.

RNCM
 

The Royal Northern College of Music Brass Band Focus Day is getting ready to take place on Saturday 21st June from 10.30am.

Hand on advice

The organisers have told 4BR that they are looking forward to the inaugural Focus Day and the opportunity for players of all ages to participate in a variety of workshops and masterclasses, as well as get some on-hand advice of RNCM tutors.

...the days gives the opportunity for players of all ages to participate in a variety of workshops and masterclasses, as well as get some on-hand advice of RNCM tutorsRNCM

Tickets

Tickets are selling fast but there is still limited availability for the event.

Children under the age of 18 can be accompanied by a parent/carer who will not be charged for the day or the concert performances.

Concert performances

If you aren't participating in the day, you can come along to two concert performances — the Black Dyke at 12pm and the RNCM Brass Band, conducted by Nicholas Childs and accompanied by the Wardle High School Brass Band, at 4pm.

Details

Admission is free to the concerts if you are a full day participant but non-participants can buy tickets for both concerts by ringing the box office on 0161 907 5555. Tickets (£6) are limited so book now and make sure you don't miss out!

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