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Rainford welcome new trio

Rainford welcome a new trio of signings, including Black Dyke tuba star.

Rainford
 

Rainford Band has announced the signing of a trio of new players ahead of the North West Area Contest in February.

Joining on repiano cornet is former Kirkintilloch and Besses O'th Barn soprano player Julie Gemmell, whilst Ian Scotson joins from Haydock on second euphonium.

Dyke tuba

The band also welcomes former Black Dyke tuba star Danny Sinclair on Bb bass.

Commenting on the arrivals Chairman Paul Rigby told 4BR: "I can't sum up in words how pleased I am to welcome the new players to the band. I am thrilled that our band is in this great position of attracting players of this calibre."

I can't sum up in words how pleased I am to welcome the new players to the band. I am thrilled that our band is in this great position of attracting players of this calibreChairman, Paul Rigby

Test piece previews

On the 16th of February the band will also be hosting an area test piece preview evening at Warrington Salvation Army Citadel on Academy Street.

Featured bands are as follows:

Championship Section: Pemberton Old Wigan DW Band.

First Section: Rainford
Second Section: Greenalls
Third Section: Old Hall Brass
Fourth Section: Parr

Entrance is free, however donations of £1 are suggested to assist with the hire of the hall. It all starts at 7.30pm.

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