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New foundations at Darwen

Darwen Brass are making sure of their future by setting up their own learner's group.

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Darwen Brass are a local brass band formed in January 2007, and since acquiring their own rehearsal premises in Lower Darwen, have been growing in strength.

Learner group

Now they are forming a Brass Learner's Group and are looking for young (or old!) brass beginners to join a small learner's group.

Place for you

So if you played a brass instrument in the past and want to take it up again, or maybe you have brass lessons at school and want to play in a musical group — this could be the place for you.

The band has a number of brass tutors and music teachers on hand to help, support and offer advice, all of whom are CRB checked.

The band has a number of brass tutors and music teachers on hand to help, support and offer advice, all of whom are CRB checked4BR

No barrier

Age is no barrier! All are welcome to join

If you, or someone you know would be interested contact Darwen Brass' Secretary, Catherine Carey, on 07790662842, or email darwenbrass@yahoo.co.uk.

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