Norwegian youth on show at Salford today

One of the very best youth brass bands in Europe in paying a concert visit to the University of Salford today — so get along and hear them in action for free.

Wednesday, 13 April 2016

One of Europe's very best youth brass bands will pay a welcome visit to the University of Salford today to perform a short concert.

The Manger Folkehogskule Band will perform in the Directorate's Peel Hall at 5.00pm on Wednesday 13th April.

Free workshop

Prior to their performance former Black Dyke tuba star Ben Dixon will provide a free workshop at 2.30pm to band members and anyone who wishes to attend.

Prior to their performance former Black Dyke tuba star Ben Dixon will provide a free workshop at 2.30pm to band members and anyone who wishes to attend4BR

Excited

Programme Leader of Musical Arts Brett Baker told 4BR: "I'm certainly excited about hearing one of the best youth bands in the world on our doorstep — especially as they come here with repertoire written by the likes of Peter Graham, Dean Goffin and Eric Ball as well as a brand new trombone solo by Kenneth Downie."

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