The Foss Dyke Band near Lincoln is preparing for their first concert without their talented 18 year old principal cornet player, Chris Hart.

Study

Chris has been with the band for 5 years but will be studying in Cardiff to study at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We wish Chris well for the future and thank him for his fine contribution to the band over the years. Chris has also helped many other youngsters within the band develop in their playing."

We wish Chris well for the future and thank him for his fine contribution to the band over the yearsFoss Dyke

New star

A possible new star however has emerged in cornet player Bradley Hanson aged 14, who has recently arrived and is currently playing in the principal cornet seat.

Better

Bradley came along to the band with his mum Mel on euphonium and has impressed everyone with his playing – including the departing Chris Hart: "Brad is a very good player — if he keeps going he'll be much better than me!"