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Test piece homework in Scotland

The National Association of Brass Band Conductors will be holding a workshop on the Regional test pieces early next year.

NABBC
 

The National Association of Brass Band Conductors No. 6 Area (Scotland) will be holding a workshop analyzing the 2009 Area Test Pieces for Sections 2, 3 and 4 early next year.

Time and place

The event takes place Sunday 25th January, commencing at 2.00pm at the Newtongrange Band Hall, Newtongrange, Mid-Lothian.

The featured band will be The Newtongrange Band and admission is free to all NABBC members and £4.00 for non-members.

Information

For more information contact:-
Ray Tennant
0141 589 6466 or 07860 102708.
Email: raytennant@ntlworld.com

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