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Rainford Slow Melody set for February

The inaugural Rainford Slow Melody Contest is set to take place this coming February — so get you entries in!

Rainford Band
 

The Rainford Band has announced details of its inaugural Slow Melody Contest which will take place at their bandroom and Rainford village hall on February 16th next year.

Sections

The contest will comprise of the following sections through the day, giving players of all ages an opportunity to showcase their talents:

• 12 & Under
• 16 & Under
• Open Age
• Duets
• Quartets

Entry fees: Slow Melody £3.00, Duet £5.00, Quartet £10.00
The adjudicator for the day will be well the highly respected euphonium star David Thornton.

Excellent day

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We hope that lots of player young and old and of every standard can join us for what promises to be an excellent day all round and to promote local slow melody contests in the North West."

We hope that lots of player young and old and of every standard can join us for what promises to be an excellent day all round and to promote local slow melody contests in the North WestRainford Band

More information

For further information on the contest and application forms, please email: pressrainford@gmail.com

The closing date for entries is 10th January 2014.

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