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FABB to host ABC Forum

The Federation of Australasian Brass Bands is set to host the 2010 Australasian Band Composers & Conductors Forum.

Federation of Australasian Brass Bands
 

The Federation of Australasian Brass Bands in association with the Qdos Institute of Musical Arts will host the second Australasian Band Conductors & Composers (ABC) Forum as part of FABB Fest 2010.

The 3 part ABC forum will be presented by a panel of international speakers including Ludovic Neuhror (Switzerland), David Horsfield (England) and Professor David King.

Chairman of FABB Rick Casagrande commented, “The newly formed ABC forums initiated by Musical Advisor, Professor David King, is part of an educational programme developed by the Qdos Institute of Musical Arts.

FABB are pleased to again act as hosts of the ABC forum which we believe will bring an enriching educational perspective to the 2010 Festival.FABB Chairman, Rick Casagrande

FABB are pleased to again act as hosts of the ABC forum which we believe will bring an enriching educational perspective to the 2010 Festival.”

The ABC forum for both composers and conductors directed by David King, Ludovic Neuhror, and David Horsfield takes place on the opening day of FABB Fest 2010, Friday 22 October at the Twin Towns Services Club, Coolangatta.

For workshop bookings and further details please go to http://fabb.com.au/ABC_Booking.html

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