Strata Brass has announced that the experienced John Parkinson will become the Yorkshire band's new principal cornet, after previously playing with Yorkshire Imps, Skelmanthorpe and several other high ranking outfits.

Signings

It was also announced that David Peck joins the front row from Shirebrook where he was principal cornet, with Lee Hugill coming in on 1st horn. Lee recently took a break from banding but brings a wealth of experience having previously played with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery.

These players bring with them experience at the highest level which will be invaluable to us as we consolidate our place in the top flight while still being aware of our roots in the local banding communityStrata Brass

Invaluable

Band spokesperson Paul Wilkinson told 4BR: "These players bring with them experience at the highest level which will be invaluable to us as we consolidate our place in the top flight while still being aware of our roots in the local banding community."

The band recently took the top honours at the Whiston Festival of Brass.