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Two places up for grabs for NABBSS

If you are quick then two places are up for grabs for the North American Brass Band Summer School (NABBSS) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

NABBSS
 

Due to an enforced medical withdrawal, two places have become available for this year's North American Brass Band Summer School (NABBSS) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Tattoo

The school, headed by Grimethorpe Colliery Principal Conductor Dr Robert Childs, also features Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson, international euphonium soloist David Childs, plus additional staff from Cory, Tredegar and Flowers Bands.

Participants will also feature in the 2000 strong cast of the world's largest annual indoor show, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

The school runs June 26th to July 8th. Course fees are $800 CAD which includes all tuition, meals and accommodation.

Participants will also feature in the 2000 strong cast of the world's largest annual indoor show, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo4BR

More information

Full information can be found at the NABBSS website www.nabbss.com or interested parties can also get in contact direct via email at bandsummerschool@gmail.com

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