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Dr Roy to be remembered in musical style

The amazing life and career of the great Roy Newsome is to be celebrated next month.

Dr Roy Newsome
 

The amazing musical life and career of the great Roy Newsome is to be remembered in the best way possible next month – with at concert of music in aid of the National Youth Band of Great Britain.

Finest

Hosted by the Wingates Band and featuring some of the movement’s finest soloists led by Philip McCann, Sheona White, Peter Moore, David Childs and Les Neish, the concert will take place at Victoria Hall in Bolton on 24th November.

Great night

Roy’s son Neil told 4BR: "It promises to be a great night for a great cause – and one dear to my father’s heart.

All the proceeds from this concert are being donated to the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the programme will include pieces such as ‘Resurgam’, ‘Light Cavalry’ and ‘There is a Green Hill’ arranged by my father.”

It promises to be a great night for a great cause – and one dear to my father’s heartNeil Newsome

Further information:

Further information can be sought from either Wingates Band or by contacting:

Neil Newsome on 01942 790515 or Jean Brownbill on 01744 28642.

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