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			<title>Wainwright in residence</title>
			<description>Andrew Wainwright is appointed Composer and Arranger in Residence.</description>
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			<title>Postcard from America</title>
			<description>Nick Mott writes of his banding experiences in America.</description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Midlands Area Champions 2010</title>
			<description>The Virtuosi GUS band swept away all local competition to become the Midlands Area Champions 2010.</description>
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			<title>Windows of the World - Into Africa Concert</title>
			<description>Virtuosi GUS Band will present a special concert helping to support the Zambia Journey Appeal.</description>
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			<title>Appeal for the Critical Care Centre, Hinchingbrooke Hospital</title>
			<description>Proceeds from the Virtuosi GUS Band's Christmas raffles and collection boxes will be donated to the Intensive Care Centre at Hinchingbrooke Hospital.</description>
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			<title>GUS Opens Titan's Door</title>
			<description>Virtuosi GUS Band will be opening the doors for a Titan run through.</description>
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			<title>Directions to Birmingham</title>
			<description>John Berryman directs the Virtuosi GUS Band back to Birmingham and the top flight of the British Open Championship.</description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>GUS's Open Salute</title>
			<description>The doors will be open this weekend to hear Virtuosi GUS unveil their preperations for Bedworth.</description>
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			<title>NABBC Young Conductors' Competition</title>
			<description>Calling all young conductors - there is &pound;1000 up for grabs for the best baton man or woman around.</description>
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			<title>Faryl wows home-town audience</title>
			<description>Singing sensation Faryl Smith joined the Virtuosi GUS Band on stage for her first county performance since signing a £2.3 record deal.</description>
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			<title>Robert Woods Departs GUS</title>
			<description>Changes in personal and work circumstances made it difficult for Robert Woods to maintain the level of commitment.</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>James Fountain - A Superstar in the Making</title>
			<description>At just 14 years of age, James Fountain has the potential to make it to the top of the banding world.</description>
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			<title>John Hudson retires from playing</title>
			<description>John Hudson has decided to retire from regular brass band playing.</description>
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			<title>New M.D appointed by Virtuosi GUS Band</title>
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			<title>The band is 75!</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>The Virtuosi GUS Band are sad to announce the resignation of musical director David Stowell</title>
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			<title>The Virtuosi GUS Band are pleased to announce the appointment of Cliff Pask</title>
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			<title>Rebecca Crawshaw wins her way to the final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Musician of the Year</title>
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			<title>The GUS Band secures a sponsorship deal with instrument manufacturer, Virtuosi England Ltd</title>
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			<title>Virtuosi Instruments England Ltd congratulates the band for their performances at the Butlins Mineworkers contest</title>
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