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Lindley boost of players ahead of Bradford challenge

The Lindley Band has welcomes a number of new signings as they prepare for St George's Hall in a few weeks time.

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The Lindley Band has announced a host of returning players and new signings along with some player movements in time for their appearance at the Yorkshire Regional contest in Bradford next month.

New principal

Joe Hainsworth will move up to principal cornet after 18 months on the solo cornet bench, whilst his cornet team will be boosted by the return of Tom Slywkanycz and Andrew Chandler on 2nd cornet and new signing ,11 year old Haydn Osborne on 3rd cornet.

Also returning are Andrew Mckinley on euphonium and Andrew Webb on Bb tuba alongside new signings Liz Dinsdale on second baritone and Neil Foster on bass trombone.

We have worked hard to fill the empty seats and these signings we bring in experience and youth that can only help at St George's Hall and for the futureMD, Ian Knapton

Worked hard

Musical Director Ian Knapton tld 4BR: "Since taking over it's been a very busy time for the band. We have worked hard to fill the empty seats and these signings we bring in experience and youth that can only help at St George's Hall and for the future."

The band will be holding an open test-piece run out and mini-concert on Friday 19th February.

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