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Top trio heads for Brighouse after Walsh departure

Steve Walsh departs National Champion, as star trio of Thornton, Westacott and Bowater join the ranks in West Riding.

Brighouse
 

After a highly successful two year period, 4BR has been informed that Steven Walsh has made the difficult decision to depart from the position of principal euphonium with the National Champion.

Thanks

Steve told 4BR: "I would like to thank everyone at Brighouse for an enjoyable period of banding.

"I jumped at the chance to work with Professor David King again when asked to help out at the 2009 British Open Championships. I was then invited to join on a permanent basis after winning the Best Soloist Award."

Looking forward

He added: "I would publicly like to thank my friend and mentor Professor David King for his continued support and development with my playing."

As for the future, he concluded: "I’m now going to enjoy the summer with my family, and look forward to a busy period of teaching with the Rochdale music service, and also my continued work as a Development Artist with Yamaha."

Brighouse President Paul Beaumont told 4BR: "We thank Steve for his contribution to the success of the band during his tenure and wish him every success in the future."

Brighouse & Rastrick is riding high at the moment and under David King is looking forward to the Open and the National Finals. We continue to grow from strength to strengthB&R President, Paul Beaumont

Major trio

Meanwhile the band has announced a trio of major new signings to complement their existing line-up.

Ex Black Dyke star David Thornton takes over the principal euphonium role from August following his short spell at Leyland, whilst former Grimethorpe principal cornet Rob Westacott takes over on soprano.

Mark Bowater completes the signings with his move from Grimethorpe to take his place on the front row cornet bench.

Calibre

Paul Beaumont, added: "We are very pleased to welcome these very high calibre players to the ranks of the band.

Brighouse & Rastrick is riding high at the moment and under David King is looking forward to the Open and the National Finals. We continue to grow from strength to strength."

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