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Neish market in Livingston

There are free places up for grabs on the latest Les Neish tuba workshop.

Les Neish
 

On Saturday 16th February, Broxburn & Livingston Band will be welcoming virtuoso tuba player Les Neish to host a workshop for junior players before performing in a concert accompanied by the band in the evening.

Free workshop

The two hour junior workshop will kick off at 2.00pm in the St Andrew’s Church Hall, Livingston.

Entry is free and junior players from all local bands and schools are welcome to come along with their instruments and get some tips from one of the finest tuba players of our generation.

Entry is free and junior players from all local bands and schools are welcome to come along with their instruments and get some tips from one of the finest tuba players of our generation4BR

Come along

A Les Neish workshop is a unique and fun experience – his enthusiasm inspires budding brass stars and his numerous fun activities engage youngsters while making them feel totally at ease.

Contact Band Secretary, Jan MacDougall on: 01506 433151 to reserve your place.

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