Carlton Main Frickley Colliery has welcomed two young players to the Yorkshire band ahead of their appearance at the Brass in Concert Championships in Gateshead in November.

Young talent

Sam Lovatt, former principal cornet of the York Railway Institute Band and a member of the National Youth Band of Great Britain joins on the front row. Currently studying for his A levels, he hopes to eventually pursue his musical career at a leading conservatoire.

Meanwhile, Dean Jones, a former second trombone with the band has taken over the solo trombone role.

The Masters graduate from the University of Huddersfield has enjoyed top flight experience with the likes of Rothwell, Leyland and Grimethorpe.

The band is delighted to be able to offer Dean this progression and we are delighted that we have secured two leading young players to play with usCarlton Main Frickley

Delighted

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The band is delighted to be able to offer Dean this progression and we are delighted that we have secured two leading young players to play with us. The duo will make their first contest appearance at Brass in Concert."