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Vos heads to Kirky K

Dutch euphonium star Robbert Vos is set to take an enjoybale trip to link up with Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass for the Scottish Championship.

Vos
 

Dutch euphonium star Robbert Vos (left) will be making a welcome visit to Scotland this weekend to work and play alongside the Kirkintilloch Kelvin Band.

Trip

The Brass Band Schoonhoven star has been booked to play for the band at the forthcoming Scottish Championship, but will be using his first trip to link up with the band’s baritone and euphonium section, as well as giving some private lessons and working with brass section of the Dunbartonshire Concert Band.

This is also a wonderful opportunity for me to experience one of the most exciting brass band contest weekends in the UK at the Scottish ChampionshipRobbert Vos

Delighted

Robbert told 4BR: “I’m delighted to be able to take up the invitation and play with Kirkintilloch Kelvin and I’m really looking forward to working with the players and especially the Concert Band.

This is also a wonderful opportunity for me to experience one of the most exciting brass band contest weekends in the UK at the Scottish Championship.”

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