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Norwegian champions ready for Montreux challenge

Eikanger Bjorsvik will prepare for their Montreux challenge by showcasing their preparations with friends before they go at Bergen's Grieghallen.

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  Ingar Bergby will lead the band in Montreux

Wednesday, 17 April 2019

        

The Norwegian National Champion Eikanger-Bjorsvik will be giving their fans a preview of their European Championship preparations ahead of their trip to Montreux.

Under the baton of Ingar Bergby they will perform the set-work, 'Dear Cassandra' by Ludovic Neurohr plus their own-choice selection at the Grieghallen in Bergen, on Monday 22nd starting at 4.00pm.

Friends

As it's a public holiday in Norway, Eikanger will be joined by the Norwegian School Band Champions, SmørÃ¥s Skolemusikk, who will also be heading to Montreux to take part in the European Youth Championships under the direction of Eikanger's solo Eb-tuba star Magnus Brandseth.


        

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