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Best man Dodd

4BR talks exclusively to Michael Dodd, the Best Instrumentalist at the 2009 European Championships.

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4BR has spoken exclusively to Michael Dodd of Grimethorpe Colliery Band after the euphonium star picked up the prestigious 'Best Instrumentalist' Award at the Europeans.

Michael speaks of his delight and disappointment of the European experience and his hopes for himself and his band for the forthcoming year.

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