The Wantage Band has announced a number of new signings ahead of their challenge to claim a top section qualification place for the Albert Hall at the London & Southern Counties Area Championship in Stevenage in a few weeks time.

Signings

Adam Taylor come in from Wire Brass Wire on first trombone, Rob Flemming, formerly of Foden’s joins the horn section, Nigel Membury from Kidlington joins the cornet section, Stephen Didcott formerly with Woodfalls takes the solo euphonium seat, Dan Bridgewater ex Sovereign comes in on Eb bass and James Crook joins the percussion section.

I’m pleased we have managed to attract such good quality players to the band and it means we are now much stronger than we were this time last yearMD, Phil Bailey

Pleased

MD Phil Bailey: "I’m pleased we have managed to attract such good quality players to the band and it means we are now much stronger than we were this time last year."