Derwent Brass has announced the signing of James Booth to their back row cornet section, joining the recently appointed Emily Bramble.

James most recently played with the Sheffield University Brass Band, which he not only founded, but then went on to play principal cornet with for three years. He also played lead trumpet in the university's Big Band and other ensembles including the Kirklees Symphony Orchestra.

As part of our continual improvement plan we have been keen to bolster the back row cornet section, and with the recent appointments of Emily and now James, we have made significant progressMD, Keith Leonard

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Derwent MD, Keith Leonard told 4BR: "As part of our continual improvement plan we have been keen to bolster the back row cornet section, and with the recent appointments of Emily and now James, we have made significant progress. I wish them both a long and enjoyable future with the band."