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SBBA to support student outreach

The Scottish Brass Band Association is to support the establishment of a new student brass band in Glasgow.

Scotland
  SBBA hopes to fly the flag in more universities.

The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) has stated that it is keen to offer support to assist the establishment of a Glasgow Area University & Colleges Brass Band.

At present, Edinburgh University Brass Band is the only ensemble of its kind in Scotland. Established in 2005 it is affiliated with the Edinburgh University Student Association and rehearses and performs throughout the year.

Strengthen

The new initiative is aimed at helping further strengthen brass banding ties to the higher education sector, offering students the opportunity to carry on playing to a level they can enjoy during their studies. It is also hoped that other higher education establishments will follow.

You do not have to be in study but do need to be over the age of 17.

Fid out more

Players who wish to find out more should go to: www.eubrassband.wixsite.com

Additional information can be obtained from SBBA project officer Gareth Bowman by email at project.officer@sbba.uk

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