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Fond farewells at Brighton

Brighton & Hove City Brass announce the departure of two of its longest serving members.

Brighton
 

Husband and wife team Martin and Sian Buss, who met through the Brighton & Hove City Band, have decided to call time on their long association with the Sussex based group.

30 years

Both joined as youngsters more than 30 years ago and have been through some tough times as well as experiencing some happy and highly successful ones too.

Martin held the principal cornet position for many years, winning plenty of accolades and solo prizes along the way, as well as conducting many performances as bandmaster.

The band would like to thank Martin and Sian for the service they have given over the years and sincerely wish them both all the very best for their future venturesBrighton & Hove Band

Own role

Meanwhile, Sian made the secretary role her own, willingly taking on the 1001 jobs this entailed for more years than most of the band members can remember. Her flexibility as a player was second to none as she occupied practically every seat within the band at one time or another.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The band would like to thank Martin and Sian for the service they have given over the years and sincerely wish them both all the very best for their future ventures."

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