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According to its official history, Royal Spa Band continues to be a non-auditioning band that welcomes players of all abilities. In 2008, Buddin' Brass was officially set up for young and adult beginners. Since the inception of Buddin' Brass, many of its members have made the move into the main band.
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The original Royal Spa Brass (newspapers give the name as Royal Spa Band) was founded by Alfred
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