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Principals take seats

The principal players for the National Children's Band have been announced.

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The list of principal players for this year's National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain Summer Course, currently taking place at Bromsgrove, have been anounced.

Principals

Principal Cornet and Leader: Illiam Quane
Soprano Cornet: Brendan Caddy
Flugel Horn: Cecilia Carlisle
Tenor Horn: Emily Evans
Baritone: Benjamin Stratford
Euphonium: Daniel Morgan & Winifred Wood
Tenor Trombone: Hayley O’Connelly
Bass Trombone: James Maund
Eb Bass: Harrison Marsh
Bb Bass: Christopher Hardy
Percussion: Jack Fisher

Concert

The band, conducted by Dr Nicholas Childs, will conclude their course with a spectacular concert on Saturday 25th July at the Artrix, Bromsgrove. The concert commences at 2.30pm and the guest soloist is David Thornton.

Tickets are available by telephoning the Artrix Box Office, telephone 01527 577330.

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