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Free New York trip on offer tonight!

If you want to enjoy a session with the former stars of the low brass section of the New York Phil — then tonight's the night...

New York
  Enjoy a musical taste of New York this evening

The International Trombone Association is inviting trombone and tuba players across the world to special ITA Artist Zoom Sessions.

New York Phil

Tonight's second session held this evening (10th January) will feature a reunion of former low brass players from the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

It starts at 9.00pm (GMT) and will feature Joseph Alessi, Alan Baer, George Curran, Warren Deck, David Finlayson, Nitzan Haroz, James Markey and Colin Williams.

LSO

And the special links will continue in February as on Sunday 7th February it will feature former members of the low brass section from the London Symphony Orchestra — Denis Wick, Eric Crees, Dudley Bright and Ian Bousfield.

Invite

ITA Chairman Chris Houlding told 4BR: "We would like to invite low brass fans worldwide to this unique opportunity. Our session on both evenings of the 10th January and 7th February start at 9.00pm GMT so we hope as many people can join these free events."

Chris added: "They are open for anyone interested; young, old, professionals and students — it doesn't matter!

The only thing we ask you to do is register your name, country and email beforehand, so we know you will be joining. After registering, you will receive a link to the meeting by email.

It starts at 9.00pm (GMT) and will feature Joseph Alessi, Alan Baer, George Curran, Warren Deck, David Finlayson, Nitzan Haroz, James Markey and Colin Williams4BR

Register:

Please register at:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkcu-rrD8vHNcp43KjIJGjWLXsFTx5VyNb

To find out more about the International Trombone Association: www.trombone.net

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