Camborne Town Band has announced a number of new signings ahead of the coming contesting season.

Back rowers

Jasmine Ryder-Pollard moves up from the Camborne Youth & B bands to join the back row cornet ranks, whilst Sharon Hollywood has played on principal cornet with Hayle and Lanner also boosts the back row

David Hamilton has found a new banding home following his move down from Scotland, where he played with Dalmellington & Annan Town Bands. The former tuba player with the National Youth Band of Scotland and European Youth Band joins on Eb bass.

Bari and perc

Rejoining the band following a break is baritone player Gavin Knowles, whilst Philip Trudgeon, currently principal percussionist with the Portsmouth Royal Marine Band (Royal Band) and founder of the Portsmouth Concert Orchestra, joins the percussion section.

These signings are a major benefit to the success of the band and it is a good strong start to the yearMD Kevin Mackenzie

Benefit

Musical Director Kevin Mackenzie told 4BR: "These signings are a major benefit to the success of the band and it is a good strong start to the year."

The band is currently preparing for the season opening Yeovil Entertainment Contest and for the arrival of Garry Cutt for the West of England Regional Championships.