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Baker set for BTS Workshop

Brett Baker talks to 4BR about this weekend's British Trombone Society workshop.

Brett Baker
 

4BR has spoken exclusively to Brett Baker, as the Chairman of the British Trombone Society looks forward to the Trombone Workshop at the Black Dyke Festival in Leeds this weekend.

Brett tells 4BR about the day, what's involved, and how you can be a part of it.

You can contact Brett on 07773 201736 or brett.trombone@googlemail.com

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