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Roberts set for return

Soprano legend to make return to banding

Peter Roberts
 

The Kippax Band has secured the most sought after signing of the banding year with the news that soprano legend, Peter Roberts will turn out for the band after a four and a half year lay off from playing.

The ex-Grimethorpe, YBS and Black Dyke star called band chairman Colin Moss, to ask if he could start having a blow with the band.

To welcome a player of Peter’s calibre to our ranks is a real boost to everyone. His ability, experience and musicianship will be a real asset to usMD, Colin Moss

Delighted

Colin told 4BR: "Peter came along for a blow, and within a couple of weeks we were delighted to have secured his signature. To welcome a player of Peter’s calibre to our ranks is a real boost to everyone. His ability, experience and musicianship will be a real asset to us."

First appearance

Peter will make his first concert appearance with Kippax in a few weeks time, before a contesting debut at the Leicestershire Brass Band Association Contest on Sunday 27th November.

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