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Tongwynlais boosted by foundation work success

Tongwynlais Temperance has enjoyed a great start to the 2017 season thanks to the benefit of a pair of stalwart tuba signings.

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  Andy Tossell and Anthony Bartley are now providing part of the tuba team at Tongwynlais Temperance.

Tongwynlais Temperance's successful Albert Hall qualification at the recent Welsh Regional Championships was certainly another boost for the band as they prepare for their Grand Shield appearance in Blackpool in a few weeks time.

Foundation builders

Part of the musical foundation for their success under the baton of Michael Fowles was provided by recent EEb tuba signings Andy Tossell and Anthony Bartley. The duo, made their contest debuts as the band won the Welsh Open in February, although they officially signed on the dotted line in time for the Brangwyn Hall contest.

Andy, who was making a welcome 'Ton' return, told 4BR: "It's great to be back. Having worked hard to establish the current band and its range of facilities I feel very much at home."

Meanwhile, Anthony added: "Ton has made me feel very welcome and I'm really pleased to be able to play in a band alongside my partner Jo Hirst on solo trombone."

With our win at the Welsh Open and our qualification to the Royal Albert Hall, we are a confident band that heads to Blackpool for the Grand ShieldBand Chairman, Iestyn Davies

Slotted in

Band Chairman, Iestyn Davies said: "Andy and Anthony have slotted in well and have already shown the level of their musical and personal commitment to us.

With our win at the Welsh Open and our qualification to the Royal Albert Hall, we are a confident band that heads to Blackpool for the Grand Shield."

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