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Black Dyke stars to lead youth workshop in West Yorkshire

Star players from Black Dyke Band will lead free workshop tuition for school children in the heart of West Yorkshire next February.

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  Star players from Black Dyke will lead the free workshop tuition

Stars from Black Dyke will lead a day of workshop tuition next February aimed at school aged children throughout the West Yorkshire area.

Free event

The free event will be held on Thursday 22nd February at Brighouse High School (starting at 2.00pm) for young brass players, with the afternoon workshops followed by an evening performance by the players and the Black Dyke tutors.

Richard Field, Head of Brass, Woodwind & Percussion at City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, told 4BR: "This will be a fantastic opportunity for children to be tutored by players of one of the world's finest bands.

We also hope to invite parents to hear a sharing of the work achieved together from 7.00pm followed by a short concert."

Two bands

The afternoon will see the youngsters split into two bands; one for players of beginner level to Grade 2 standard, and the other for Grade 3 and above.

The day will start at approximately 2.00pm and will finish at 8.30pm at Brighouse High School, Finkil Street, Brighouse (HD6 2NY).

The afternoon will see the youngsters split into two bands; one for players of beginner level to Grade 2 standard, and the other for Grade 3 and above4BR

Sign up

If you would like your child to attend this event then please e-mail with your child's details by Friday 19th January at: schoolsmusicandarts@bradford.gov.uk

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