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Dutch thanks for Ashworth input

David Ashworth's latest trip to Holland has paid dividends with Felison Brass.

Felison Brass
 

Dutch band Felison Brass has thanked British conductor David Ashworth after he made a welcome return trip to Holland to help them with their preparation for the forthcoming National Championship in Utrecht in November.

Wonderful time

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We had a wonderful time and look back on a very successful study weekend which David led with us.

The response of the band was just remarkable and we feel we have made a great advancement with the music. The whole band worked hard and we enjoyed a great connection with David, Arian de Visser and Felison Brass MD Patricia Geertse."

We had a wonderful time and look back on a very successful study weekend which David led with usFelison Brass

Thanks

They added: "We thank David especially and we now look forward to our appearance at the Dutch National Championship."

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