Sounds of the USA come to Salford

There is a great opportunity to hear North American National champion Fountain City ahead of their Brass in Concert contest appearance — with a free open rehearsal at the University of Salford.

Fountain City will be bringing their brand of entertainment to Salford and Gateshead

Monday, 12 November 2018

The reigning North American National Champion Fountain City Brass Band will be making a detour to Salford before they head north to Sage Gateshead this weekend for their appearance at the Brass in Concert Championship.

Free open rehearsal

As part of a new collaborative project, the University of Salford will welcome the band from Kansas City for a special free open rehearsal on Saturday 17th November with Salford conducting students, starting at 10.30am.

The band is being followed by a team from Twofour Productions who are making a programme to be aired on Sky Arts and who will be recording highlights that will include a number of the band's outstanding soloists.

It's a great opportunity for brass band lovers of all ages to come along and hear Fountain City in actionDr Brett Baker

Warm welcome

Programme Leader Dr Brett Baker told 4BR: "We're delighted to offer a warm welcome to a wonderful brass band.

It's a great opportunity for brass band lovers of all ages to come along and hear Fountain City in action — and it's all for free, so please come along and enjoy the music making."

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