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Hammonds brace ahead of Swan Lake challenge

Hammonds Saltaire sign two new players as they look forward to their Swan Lake challenge at Symphony Hall in September.

Hammonds Saltaire
 

Hammonds Saltaire has announced a brace of new player signings ahead of their British Open Championship challenge at Symphony Hall in September.

New players

Chris Bentley comes in on second cornet from the Skelmanthorpe Band, where he has played for over 20 years and was for last 14 years their respected Band Manager, whilst Matthew Schofield comes in on Eb tuba from Marsden Band.

We welcome our new signings who replace Dave Long and John Hilton who leave the band due to work commitmentsHammonds Saltaire

Thanks

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We welcome our new signings who replace Dave Long and John Hilton who leave the band due to work commitments.

Hammonds would like to publicly thank them and wish all the best in their future endeavours."

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