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Final auditions for NYBBGB

The final round of auditions for the National Youth and National Childrens Band take place later this month.

NYBBGB
 

The final round of auditions for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain will take place at the University of Sunderland on Saturday 13th November.

These auditions are to select the bands for 2011.

If anyone would like to attend, please contact Philip Biggs on either 01223 234090 or 07710 505689.

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