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Advert: Vibrass

Celebrate the festivities in Austrian style this year with a free CD this Christmas when you get your hands on the brilliant Vibrass.

Vibrass
 

Vibrass are offering the latest CD (worth £14.99) of the sensational Austrian brass group da Blechhauf’n, with every Vibrass purchased inthe UK this Christmas.

Brilliant device

This brilliant new device from Austria was exhibited at the Finals of the National Brass Band Championships at the Royal Albert Hall in October and caused quite a stir.

It restores tired and aching lips by relaxing the muscles and increasing blood circulation to the embouchure and is endorsed by many leading players.

Vibrass is an ideal Christmas gift for any brass instrumentalist, and will prove invaluable to busy players both after practice at home and when performing in publicVibrasss

Entertaining

Da Blechhauf’n are one of the most entertaining and versatile brass groups ever, and bring wit and humour to their virtuoso performances. They have to be heard to be believed!

Their latest CD, Entertainment Live! demonstrates their brilliant playing in every style from march and show music to jazz and big band styles, all played with typical zany humour.

Ideal Christmas gift

Vibrass is an ideal Christmas gift for any brass instrumentalist, and will prove invaluable to busy players both after practice at home and when performing in public.

Contact your local brass shop for details or see www.deniswick.com for a list of retailers.

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