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Reg Vardy thank Tait for principal services

Reg Vardy Band has thanked former principal cornet player Phillip Tait as he moves to Brighouse & Rastrick.

Phillip Tait
  Phillip Tait moves from the spotlight pf Reg Vardy to the bumper up slot at Brighouse & Rastrick

The Reg Vardy Band has wished its former principal cornet player Phillip Tait every success as the cornet star takes on a new role at Brighouse & Rastrick.

Notable performances

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Phillip held the Principal Cornet seat at Reg Vardy since September 2014, and in this time proved his worth as a soloist and cornet section leader, with notable performances at the major national contests.

He also brought new and exciting ideas to the band after his time at Birmingham Conservatoire of Music and Tredegar Band, and we would like to thank him for his invaluable service and input."

Phillip held the Principal Cornet seat at Reg Vardy since September 2014, and in this time proved his worth as a soloist and cornet section leader, with notable performances at the major national contestsReg Vardy Band

Father's footsteps

As reported on 4BR, Phillip follows his father, Bryan, to the bumper-up cornet position at the Yorkshire band.

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