The Aldbourne Band has announced the return of David Johnson as their Musical Director, as they strive to qualify for the National Finals at the West of England Regional Championship in Torquay in March.

New players

The band has also announced the return of Simon Jones on solo horn, Matthew Gilbert on assistant principal cornet, Simon Ridge on solo trombone and Lynsey Willis to the horn section.

Thanks

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We would like to extend our best regards to outgoing conductor Josh Ruck and thank him for his work over the past year."