Comber wins Instrument Grant

Comber Brass from County Down in Northern Ireland has gained an invaluable instrument boost thanks to a successful grant aid application through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The Second Section band was presented with a new bass and new baritone, which were immediately put to good use by players in rehearsal under MD Paul Hamilton.

The official presentation of the instruments was made by Arts Council of Northern Ireland Development Officer Fiona Ni Mhearain. A band spokesperson stated, “This has come as a fantastic boost. We are grateful to band member Gordon Gray for his meticulous and successful application and of course the Arts Council for their generous contribution to help ensuring the further development of Comber Brass.”

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