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Marshall to lead cornet spotlight in Leeds

Richard Marshall is inviting cornet players to join his spotlight masterclass as part of the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival

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  Richard Marshall is looking forward to leading his annual Cornet Spotlight masterclass

Black Dyke principal cornet Richard Marshall will once again lead his 'Cornet Spotlight' masterclass at the forthcoming Black Dyke Festival at Leeds Town Hall on Sunday 2nd June.

The spotlight has become an essential part of the event and is open to players of Grade 5 standard and above.

Great music

Richard will lead delegates through a warm-up session, technical exercises and practice routines, as well as developing strategies to help improve sight reading and performance issues.

There will be plenty of great music to get your teeth into, with the classic 'Bugler's Holiday' being the fun piece that will also be featured alongside Black Dyke in the end of day Gala Concert played to a packed audience.

Throughout the masterlcass session delegates will be joined by members of the Black Dyke cornet section, who will also be on hand with help and advice.

Throughout the masterlcass session delegates will be joined by members of the Black Dyke cornet section, who will also be on hand with help and advice4BR

Registration

Registration opens at 9.00am for a 9.30am start. Enjoyment is definitely the main objective of the whole morning, which concludes around 11.45am.

For only £10, all you need to do is register with me your name, email, standard and band to gain a place.

Contact:

Tickets for the Gala Concert at 3pm with the Black Dyke Band can be obtained through Leeds Town Hall Box Office — 0113 376 0318

Richard richard.b.marshall@btinternet.com
Facebook: RichardMarshallCornet

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