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Open Champs announce Regent Hall set

British Open Champs to showcase their talents 24 hours before their assault on the National title.

Fodens
 

Philip Biggs has announced that the 2008 British Open Champion Fodens have now announced their programme for their Gala Evening Concert performance at Regent Hall the night before the National Finals.

Fodens will be conducted by Garry Cutt, who directed the band to victory at Symphony Hall, two weeks ago.

The full programme will include the obligatory 'The Champions', 'Le Carnival Romain', solos from the main principal players and will finish with Eric Ball's 'Kingdom Triumphant' amongst other items.

Further information

This year’s festival is sponsored by Yamaha and Besson
For further information, Philip Biggs Brass Festivals Ltd — 01223 234090 or 07710 505689

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