Unite the Union Band recently held its annual dinner and awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements in 2014.
Awards
Principal cornet player Glenn Birks was voted by band members as ‘Player’s Player of the Year’, whilst repiano cornet, Edward Knowles, was voted ‘Bandsperson of the Year’.
The prize for best overall attendance was awarded to Jim Eberlin who plays tutti cornet.
The ‘Player of the Year’ award, chosen by Musical Director David Hirst, went jointly to solo horn Melissa Maddison and principal cornet Glenn Birks, in recognition of their outstanding contributions both on the contest and concert platforms during the past 12 months.
During that time they have enjoyed growing success, culminating in winning the Wychavon Festival of Brass Championship Section title earlier this month4BR
Growing success
During that time they have enjoyed growing success, culminating in winning the Wychavon Festival of Brass Championship Section title earlier this month.
