Band joins top brass at Minster.A POPULAR brass band is set to take to the stage for a musical celebration of the county. Brighouse and Rastrick Band will join some of the world's finest performers for A Yorkshire Celebration at York Minster. The ensemble, conducted by brass band legend Phillip McCann, will be joined at the charity event by The King's Singers, who are making a rare visit to the county. Euphonium euphonium or tenor tuba Large valved brass instrument, the leading lower-pitched instrument in military bands. It developed from the valved bugle and cornet in Germany c. 1840. It has four valves and a wide conical bore resembling the tuba's. soloist David Childs, former winner of the brass section of BBC Young Musician of the Year BBC Young Musician of the Year is a televised competition for British keyboard, percussion, string, brass and woodwind players, up to 18 years old. The competition was established in 1978, and runs every two years. The percussion category was added in 1994. , will also perform. The concert, organised by The Yorkshire Foundation, will be hosted by BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. Radio 2's Frank Renton. It will feature the world premieres of two especially arranged items, which The King's Singers will perform accompanied by the Brighouse and Rastrick Band. The Yorkshire Foundation promotes the region and community initiatives within the county. Concert organiser Philip Wainwright said: "I am delighted that the Brighouse and Rastrick Band has agreed to come and take part in what will be a very special event indeed. "The concert will use awe-inspiring talent to celebrate a wonderful region and I urge people not to miss out on this rare opportunity." The concert takes place on October 10 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from York Minster Box Office on 01904 557208. |
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