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Owen Farr to host international horn day in Scotland

Besson artist Owen Farr will host the third International Tenor Horn & Flugel Horn Day' in Scotland next month — so make sure you sign up for it.

Owen Farr
  A passionate Owen Farr will lead the tenor horn and flugel day in Glenrothes next month

Scotland is to host the third 'International Tenor Horn & Flugel Day' — with players of all levels of experience invited to get involved.

Host

Led by Besson tenor horn artist Owen Farr and supported by leading retailers Band Supplies, the free event is taking place in Woodside Community Centre, Glenrothes, on November 12th and will include recitals, masterclasses, instrument demonstrations and a massed blow for everyone involved.

Meanwhile, delegates will be able to try new instruments as Band Supplies will be on hand with an exhibition stand.

Passionate

Looking ahead to the day Owen told 4BR: "The whole aim for me is get people more passionate about the tenor and flugel horn.

I want to establish the event like the International Tuba Euphonium Conference and the International Trombone Festival — both of which to great things to promote the profile of their instruments to the wider world."

He added: "This is a day to get everyone enthused and passionate about the tenor and flugel horn — so I can't wait to get people fired up and in love with their instruments."

Where and when

The event will be held in Glenrothes, situated in the heart of Fife, and around 30 miles from both Edinburgh and Dundee. Proceedings are due to run from 10.00am until 5.00pm.

The event will be held in Glenrothes, situated in the heart of Fife, and around 30 miles from both Edinburgh and Dundee. Proceedings are due to run from 10.00am until 5.00pm.4BR

Support

Band Supplies MD, Ronnie Tennant told 4BR: "Owen is a wonderful ambassador and teacher of the tenor horn and flugel horn and we are delighted to be able to support this event.

He is an inspirational figure who will enthuse players at at levels with his passion, insight and amazing playing."

He added: "We will also be on hand to help, inform and assist and give the delegates the chance to opportunity to try out plenty of fantastic instruments for themselves."

Register

To register to take part in the International Tenor Horn and Flugel Day go to: http://bit.ly/2dZzKlx.

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