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New top man at Rothwell Temperance

Jon Hammond take over the principal cornet role at one of Yorkshire's top bands.

Rothwell
  Rothwell Temperance has been one of Yorkshire elite level bands for many years

Rothwell Temperance has announced the appointment of Jon Hammond as its new principal cornet.

A former principal cornet and Drum Major of the King's Division Band based in Preston, Jon will move from the soprano chair to will lead the band by replacing his brother Tim, who has taken the decision to re-join Black Dyke on solo cornet.

Leadership

Musical Director Dave Roberts told 4BR: "We wish Tim all the best and thank him for his great work with us at Rothwell, but I'm delighted to appoint Jon and I'm certain his musicality, leadership skills and persona will help lead us through an exciting time in our ongoing contest and concert development."

I'm delighted to appoint Jon and I'm certain his musicality, leadership skills and persona will help lead us through an exciting time in our ongoing contest and concert developmentMD, Dave Roberts

Bass trom return

In a further announcement Dave revealed that long serving former member Glyn Thompson will return on bass trombone. Dave added: "Glyn is a fantastic player and a real part of the Rothwell family."

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