Van Looy heads to Brighouse

Glenn Van Looy added to the Brighouse & Rastrick ranks for contest assaults at British Open and National Championship.

Thursday, 25 June 2015

Following the recent departure of principal euphonium player David Thornton, Brighouse & Rastrick, have announced that Belgian euphonium star Glenn Van Looy will take over the role for the forthcoming British Open and National Championship of Great Britain.

Partners

Brighouse & Rastrick are collaborative partners with Geneva Instruments, with the Belgian star a worldwide ambassador and performing artist with the company.

We are however extremely pleased to welcome Glen Van Looy, a world-class musician and a highly acclaimed exponent of the instrument to our ranks as principal euphonium for the remainder of the 2015 contest seasonB&R

Highly acclaimed

Band President Paul Beaumont told 4BR: "We were extremely sorry to have to say goodbye to David Thornton, an extremely talented player, who we wish continued success in his career.

We are however extremely pleased to welcome Glen Van Looy, a world-class musician and a highly acclaimed exponent of the instrument to our ranks as principal euphonium for the remainder of the 2015 contest season."

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