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New youth band set for Dyke boost

The newly formed Southern Counties Youth Brass Band will be getting an early boost as it looks to recruit players.

Dyke in action
 

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

        

The newly formed Southern Counties Youth Brass Band is starting to enrol its first members.

Recruit

Players aged between 12 and 18 of all brass band instruments and percussion are welcome to apply to join the band which will have a number of dedicated rehearsals throughout the year working towards a public performance and a Residential Course in 2015.

Childs

The band's first rehearsal will be held at The Hawth in Crawley, starting Sunday 14th September, with the third monthly rehearsal in November led by Black Dyke’s Director of Music, Professor Nicholas Childs.

the third monthly rehearsal in November will be led by Black Dyke’s Director of Music, Professor Nicholas Childs4BR

Dyke in concert

Band members will also be able to enjoy the opportunity to attend the Black Dyke concert at The Hawth later the same day, free of charge.

More information, including full details of the Southern Counties Youth Band tutors and staff, and a membership application form can be found at www.scaba.co.uk

        

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