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Radio 2's Young Brass Soloist Competition 2009
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大象传媒 Radio 2 is inviting young brass players to enter its prestigious Young Brass Soloist Competition.
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The network is looking for brass players under the age of 21, of Grade 8 or equivalent standard, who play regularly with a brass band, wind band or orchestra.
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Entrants will have the chance to claim the title in 2009 and be heard on Radio 2's Friday night show, Listen To The Band, presented by Frank Renton.
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The winner receives an invitation to perform as guest soloist with a top championship band and be invited onto the network's flagship live music programme Friday Night Is Music Night.
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The first round is judged by a panel of 大象传媒 experts alongside significant figures in the brass band and classical music world.
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The semi-finals take place before an invited audience on Sunday 8 February 2009 at the 大象传媒 studios in Manchester, and the final on Saturday 21 February 2009 at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
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Competitors are accompanied by the Brighouse and Rastrick Band for the semi-final and by Black Dyke Band in the final.
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Lesley Douglas, Controller, Radio 2, says: "Radio 2 has always been a keen supporter of new musical talent.
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"There is obviously a thriving brass band music scene in this country and I am delighted that, through this competition, we're able to showcase performances of such a high standard from young brass players and give listeners a chance to hear this new generation of musicians." 听
The competition can be heard in full on Radio 2's Listen To The Band programme which is presented by Frank Renton.
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