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Call goes out for Welsh youth

Auditions for the National Youth Band of Wales will take place early next year.

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  The course will be led by Cory MD, Philip Harper

The National Youth Brass Band of Wales is looking for young players between the ages of 16-22 to audition for a potential place on its 2022 course to be led by Philip Harper

The audition process this year can be undertaken either in person or on-line.

Any brass or percussion player who is Welsh, or lives/studies in Wales, is eligible to join. Concerts are planned in Newport, Fishguard and Bangor.

Repertoire

The music to be studied and performed includes 'An Epic Symphony' (Percy Fletcher); 'Of Distant Memories' (Edward Gregson); 'Orient Express' (Philip Sparke); 'Slate, Sea and Sky' (Liz Lane) and 'Cornet Concerto' (Jonathan Bates).

The featured soloist will be Lode Violet, the celebrated Belgian cornet star.

Further information:

For further information, go to:

https://www.nyaw.org.uk/national-youth-brass-band-of-wales

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