SWBBA Mid-Winter Workshop

65 participants from 20 different bands  attended the recent South West Brass Band Association Mid-Winter Brass Band Workshop at West Buckland School in North Devon. The attendees enjoyed a weekend of music and education with a series of workshop sessions leading to a massed band concert directed by Foden's MD Michael Fowles, assisted by star players Mark Wilkinson and Gary Curtin.  

The annual presentation of the 'Mervyn Sweet Memorial Shield' for the best under 18 musician over the weekend went to 14 year old George Watts, the talented principal cornet of Bideford Town Band. The award was presented to George by Mervyn Way of M Way & Son Transport, the event's main sponsor. A spokesperson for the weekend stated, "The whole weekend was a great success and an indication of the health and talent that feeds into the bands in our region. Our thanks got to our sponsors, to Foden's and their MD and players and to our brilliant volunteers including a fabulous catering team. Next year's event is already being planned."

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