The Camborne Band has announced the signing and return of euphonium star John Hitchens.

Experience

A former principal euphonium and Euphonium Champion of Great Britain, John returns to add his experience to the Cornish band after its recent rebuilding period.

Camborne MD Kevin Mackenzie told 4BR: "I’m excited to build further on our talented group, adding one of the most experienced players in banding to the ranks.

John is going to be a real asset with his commitment and talent."

I’m excited to build further on our talented group, adding one of the most experienced players in banding to the ranks. John is going to be a real asset with his commitment and talentMD, Kevin Mackenzie

Major coup

Chairman Nick Sanders added: "This is a major coup for us. We have real ambitions and want to perform at the very highest levels both in concerts and on contest stages. Signing a player of John’s calibre will certainly help us to do this."

John added: "I’m very happy to return to Camborne. They are ambitious and I feel that I can get the most out of my playing. The band work very hard and I am looking forward to playing at the very highest level again."