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Jamie Smith takes on co-principal role at Grimethorpe

Jamie Smith makes the move from Hammonds Saltaire to Grimethorpe to link up with Dr Roger Webster and Dr Rober Childs.

Jamie Smith
 

British Open champion Grimethorpe Colliery has announced that Jamie Smith is joining the band as Co-Principal Cornet with immediate effect.

Couldn't miss

The former principal cornet of Hammonds Saltaire Band told 4BR: "I'm really looking forward to joining such a great band. The chance to work alongside Roger Webster was something I couldn't miss out on and to be directed by Dr Robert Childs was a huge attraction.

I've enjoyed eight great years at Hammonds and remain so grateful to them for their support and friendship. I wish them all the very best in what promises to be an exciting future for the band."

Great job

Meanwhile Dr Childs responded: "Jamie accompanied the band on our recent Australian Tour and did a great job. I've known him for a number of years and have enjoyed watching his musical development in the National Youth Band and more recently at Hammonds where he became a top class principal cornet.

Jamie will become a permanent member of the solo cornet bench, covering the Principal Cornet position when Prof Roger Webster is away on solo engagements and Besson commitments."

I've known him for a number of years and have enjoyed watching his musical development in the National Youth Band and more recently at Hammonds where he became a top class principal cornetDr Robert Childs

Shining light

Roger himself added: "Jamie is one of the shining lights in young cornet players today and everyone at Grimethorpe is pleased he accepted the invitation to join the band. He is a player of huge potential."

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