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Lovatt set to inspire with masterclass

Mike Lovatt is one of a quartet of high profile professional musicians who will lead online masterclasses at the University of West of England Bristol's Centre for Music.

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  Mike Lovatt will lead the masterclass via Zoom

The University of West of England Bristol's Centre for Music has just launched a new 'Inspire' masterclass series with leading professional musicians.

And on Wednesday 14th October (7.00pm) the series will feature lead trumpet star Mike Lovatt, who will lead brass players through their paces with tips and advice on technique and how to improve their own performance and musicianship.

Masterclasses

This session forms part of four masterclasses (all starting at 7.00pm) being hosted in October

Thursday 8th October: Braimah Kenneh Mason (violin)
Monday 12th October: Julian Bliss (clarinet)
Tuesday 13th October: Charlotte Mobbs (vocal)
Wednesday 14th October: Mike Lovatt (trumpet)

Inspire

Senior Lecturer in Classical and Jazz Music Enrichment, Steven Legge, told 4BR: "Our four guest artists are simply the very best in the business and are sure to inspire us all.

The masterclasses are free for UWE Centre for Music members and only £15 to members of the public. All four masterclasses will be held online via Zoom.

Our four guest artists are simply the very best in the business and are sure to inspire us allSteve Legge

Tickets:

You can book tickets at: https://store.uwe.ac.uk/product-catalogue/centre-for-music/masterclasses

Remember to choose the free ticket option if you are a member of CFM or the £15 ticket for non-members / members of the public.

If you are under 18, please ask an adult to book on your behalf and to use their email address as confirmation.

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