The latest concert in the popular Showcase Brass series to be held at Dobcross Band Club on Sunday 23rd March (2.00pm) will feature Ashton under Lyne Band conducted by Paul Lovatt-Cooper.

'Showcase Brass' is a non-profit initiative that aims to bring regular concerts to the heart of community that has a proud tradition of brass band music making.

Music

The music to be featured will not only include works form his pen such as 'Valiants Arise' and 'Silver City Heights' but also the classic 'French Military March', 'Ticket to Ride', 'Prelude to the 49th Parallel', 'Sweet Georgia Brown' and 'Blaenwern' amongst others.

The band will also feature soloist Rachael Dines in 'To Walk with Him', and the fun trombone trio 'It Had to be You.'

Ethos

The ethos behind the events is simple as Dobcross MD and organiser Jason M Smith told 4BR: "It's all about the music. We want bands to come and perform their latest concert programmes, try out something new or simply perform sets they are comfortable with. It's for bands to showcase their talents.

It's a wonderful, intimate venue where they play to a knowledgeable audience. We are fortunate that we have attracted many of the world's finest top flight bands such as Brighouse & Rastrick and Treize Etoiles in recent years, but the stage is also open to bands at all levels."