The Marsden Band has announced a number of new signings.

Matthew Murray joins the Yorkshire Championship Section outfit on the front row following the departure of Callum Harrison. Meanwhile, Emma Hocknell fills the solo horn seat, joining from Wingates and Mark Patchett comes in on 2nd trombone from Meltham. All of the players made their contest debut at the recent Dr Martins Contest.

These are all great signings who are going to benefit a very stable and ambitious bandMarsden spokesperson

Goodbye

The band has also said goodbye to John Huber who has returned to the United States, with David Bracegirdle replacing him on 2nd baritone.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "These are all great signings who are going to benefit a very stable and ambitious band."