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Longridge gain top flight additions for 2017

The Longridge Band has added a number of new signings to the ranks as they look ahead to contesting life in the Championship Section in 2017.

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  Longridge and Mark Peacock are looking towards 2017 with a number of new signings.

The Longridge Band has announced a number of new signings as they start preparing for life back in the Championship Section in 2017.

The North West outfit has secured the services of Bethany Moore as their new principal cornet, with Tim Dines filling the solo euphonium role. In addition, James Kenny comes in on EEb tuba and Grace Newby fills the vacant first horn seat.

Talent and potential

Longridge MD Mark Peacock, told 4BR: "I've been aware of Beth's talent and potential for many years. At Hepworth she did a wonderful job on solo cornet and latterly on repiano, so we are thrilled to welcome her as our new principal cornet.

He added: "Tim has so much experience and is keen to get back into top class banding after taking a career break. It's great to have him join us. James is a cracking player of proven ability and Grace is a wonderful young player with such a bright future ahead of her."

The addition of these five quality people has given the band a massive boost as we look towards the challenges of 2017Band Chairman Jim Rogerson

Commercial strength

Meanwhile, the band has also looked at strengthening its commercial activities with Chris Dawson coming in on the management side of the band.

Band Chairman Jim Rogerson added: "The addition of these five quality people has given the band a massive boost as we look towards the challenges of 2017.

We have a full complement of players, a healthy balance of concert and contest engagements and a fabulously well run and organised band."

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