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New principal lead at Milnrow

David Gilson becomes the new principal cornet at Open and National contenders Milnrow

Milnrow
  David Gilson becomes the new principal cornet at Milnrow as they set their sights on the British Open and National Finals

All England Masters champion Milnrow has announced the appointment of David Gillson as their new principal cornet.

A former member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and Territorial Youth Band of the Salvation Army, he was a finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2014 and 2015 and has previously played flugel at Foden's.

He joins from rivals Fairey where he played repiano and deputised as principal cornet.

Delighted

David told 4BR: "I'm delighted to take up the opportunity in such a dedicated and hard working band. Milnrow has enjoyed an extremely successful year and I look forward to leading them at the British Open and the National Finals.

The welcome I have received has been tremendous and I'm excited to see what the future holds."

He added: "I also want to take this opportunity to thank Fairey's for the support and the opportunities given to me in my time with them. I wish the band all the best in the future."

I'm delighted to take up the opportunity in such a dedicated and hard working band. Milnrow has enjoyed an extremely successful year and I look forward to leading them at the British Open and the National FinalsDavid Gilson

Excited

Meanwhile, a Milnrow spokesperson added: "We are excited to have a player like David join us. 2017 has been the most successful year in the band's 148 year history, and we hope this new appointment will continue to cement our reputation as a growing top flight force."

The band also placed on record their thanks to Senne La Mela, Iain Culross, Rob Westacott, Jamie Smith and Bek Chrimes for taking on the principal cornet duties prior to David's appointment.

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