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Details for the Sydney Solo and Ensemble competition, and Young Musician of the Year

Sydney Metro Band Branch
 

The Sydney Metropolitan Band Branch will be holding its Annual Solo and Ensemble Competition on the weekend of Saturday 16 May & Sunday 17 May 2009.

The venue for the competition is the Bankstown Grammar School, 53 Georges Crescent, Georges Hall.

Entries closed on 3rd April and although they are down a little on last year the Branch is looking forward to two good days of competition with over 130 participants.

All Under 19 and Open events will be held on Saturday and all Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 events will be held on Sunday.

Adjudicators for the event are Andrew Snell and James Brice.

Any enquiries regarding the competition should be directed to Secretary, Phil Mead on (02) 9528 6969 or meadmp@bigpond.com

Young Musician of the Year

In conjunction with this annual competition, the Committee will also be announcing the Branch Young Musician of the Year for 2009.

Nominations for this prestigious award also closed on 3rd April 2009 and five nominations are currently being considered by the selection committee.

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