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Pontardulais looks to next generation and beyond...

The Pontardulais Band will be hosting a free 'Open Day & Workshop' next month — targeted at getting the next generation of young brass players up and running...

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  The 2018 event was a great success and drew lots of youngsters to take up playing

Pontardulais Town Band will be hosting a free Open Day & Workshop for both aspiring and experienced musicians.

The event on Saturday September 21st is being funded Ty Cerdd and the Austin Bailey Foundation and is aimed at attracting aspiring young brass players to come and try out instruments, talk to tutors and band members and find out about joining a new 'Beginner Band' in September.

Fun activities

There will be various fun activities and events throughout the day as well as free goody bags to the first 30 youngsters who attend.

The band will also be running a free workshop for experienced local youth players (Grade 3 up) in association with 'Create!' a music education initiative led by Christopher Bond.

It will feature masterclass with a guest professional player as well as a series of full band rehearsals, sectionals and a short performance at the end of the day.

We would like to invite as many youngsters as possible to join those from Pontardulais to take advantage of this great opportunityspokesperson Jayne Kinnear

Great opportunity

Pontardulais Town Band spokesperson Jayne Kinnear told 4BR: "We would like to invite as many youngsters as possible to join those from Pontardulais to take advantage of this great opportunity.

We had a fantastic couple of days with 'Create!' last year, both days were fully booked and those who participated were very keen for a repeat performance.

More information:

For more information go to: http://pontardulaistownband.com/

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