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Foss Dyke fill gaps ahead of National challenge

The Foss Dyke Band has filled their ranks with new signings as they prepare for their Cheltenham challenge.

Foss Dyke signings
 

The Foss Dyke Band has been on a busy recruitment drive readiness for their appearance at the Third Section National Finals in September and their promotion to the Midlands Regional Second Section in 2016.

Pictured

Pictured left to right are Laura Collins (second cornet) who has moved up from flugel in the Development Band; David Oswin (BBb tuba) who joins from Newstead Brass, and John Beard (first horn) an ex-Ransomes player returning to playing after a nine year break.

Next to MD, Simon Oates is Sam Wray (Eb tuba) formerly of Huddersfield University Band; Craig Ward (solo cornet) who joins from Market Rasen; Jacqui Oswin (solo cornet) formerly of Newstead and Graeme Smith (solo trombone) joining from Market Rasen.

These appointments provide us with real strength in depth in readiness for our promotion and performance at the National Finals at Cheltenham in SeptemberMD, Simon Oates

Real strength

Musical Director, Simon Oates told 4BR: "These appointments provide us with real strength in depth in readiness for our promotion and performance at the National Finals at Cheltenham in September."

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