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New principal lead at Staffordshire

Sheila Draycott has been appointed as the new principal cornet of the Staffordshire Band.

Staffordshire Band
 

The Staffordshire Band has announced the appointment of Sheila Draycott as their new principal cornet. She takes over with immediate effect, with former principal, Adrian Lacey reverting to 'bumper-up'.

Experienced

Sheila is a vastly experienced player — following in the footsteps of her famous brass-playing brothers, Martin and Brian Winter. She has played with numerous bands over the years — from South Midlands Welfare to Rhodian Brass, Ratby Co-Operative, Jaguar Land Rover and the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain for 13 courses.

Honour

Sheila told 4BR: "It's an honour to accept the position and I look forward to leading the band in the best way I can and in making great music for all our audiences to enjoy."

Band Chairman Shaun Elliott added: "Since Sheila joined the band just over a year ago her performances have been outstanding, and we are delighted that she accepted the challenge of taking over the role. She has all the qualities for being a brilliant principal cornet."

Since Sheila joined the band just over a year ago her performances have been outstanding, and we are delighted that she accepted the challenge of taking over the roleBand Chairman Shaun Elliott

Thanks

He added: "Thanks must also go the Adrian who took over the role several years ago and has done a superb job in leading the band through very successful times."

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