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Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments

Brass workshop to be hosted by Open champions Fodens and Glyn Williams Musicl Istruemtns in North Wales.

Glyn Wiliams
 

Sponsored by Glyn Williams Musical Instruments, members of the Fodens Band are to host a Brass band Workshop at Ysgol Y Gader, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales on Saturday 18th October 2008.

World class tutors

Attendees at the workshop will not only have the chance to be tutored by some of the talented members of Fodens lead by Glyn Williams who himself hails from the local area, but will also have the opportunity to join forces on stage with the full Fodens Band at an evening concert also to be held at the school.

Fodens Band are delighted to be bringing along the superb British Open Shield which they won only a few weeks ago at Birmingham Symphony HallGlyn Williams

Delight

Fodens Band are delighted to be bringing along the superb British Open Shield which they won only a few weeks ago at Birmingham Symphony Hall.

Free of charge

The afternoon workshop is free of charge to all evening concert ticket holders (£10 for adults and £5 for under 16’s).

Tickets

Tickets for concert including booking a place on the workshop can be obtained by contacting Llewela Williams on 01654710498 or Linda Williams on 01654712012 .

Commence

The Workshop will commence promptly at 2pm and conclude at 5pm on Saturday afternoon 18th October. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring your own music stand. The concert will begin at 7.30pm.

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