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Morley programme confirmed for EverReady

The second band of the Leeds Best of Brass series has announced the full details of its programme.

EverReady
  The band has confirmed its programme for the concert

The EverReady Band has announced the full programme of music it will showcase at its forthcoming Leeds 'Best of Brass' concert at Morley Town Hall on Saturday 2nd November.

Under conductor Chris Shanks they will perform works from rising compositional stars such as Christopher Bond to classics from the likes of John Williams and Jimmy Webb. There are also links to James Bond and Kurt Weill, the Salvation Army and the American pop group 'The Bangles'.

The band's soloists will also be featured with the spotlight falling on Tina Mortimer, Daniel Marsh and Andrew Hedley.

Interview

There is a short interview with the band's solo trombone player James Howard to find out a little more ahead of their trip.

https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/2024/10/15/everready-band-interview-2024-25/

Tickets:

Saturday 2nd November (7.30pm)

Tickets: £15 (Concessions: £13 which are for Over 60s, full-time students, unwaged and LeedsCard Extra holders. Under 30s: £10)

Box Office: 0113 376 0318 or book online at www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk

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