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Jersey to open up

Jersey Premier Brass to open their doors ahead of their Area assault.

Jersey
 

Jersey Premier Brass will be holding an open rehearsal ahead of their defence of their London and Southern Counties First Section Championship title.

Open rehearsal

The rehearsal will be held at Les Quennevais School, St Brelade, Jersey, on Thursday 19th March before the band fly out on Friday evening to acclimatise to the Stevenage conditions.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Comments and questions from the audience will be invited following the performance and no one should hold back on the constructive criticism!"

Comments and questions from the audience will be invited following the performance and no one should hold back on the constructive criticism!Jersey Premier Brass

Doors open

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and entry is free.

The pre contest rehearsal has become a popular event on the Island and people are advised to arrive early for the best seats.

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Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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