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Youth and experience added to Virtuosi GUS line-up

Two new signings add to the ranks at Virtuosi GUS ahead of Area title defence.

Virtuosi GUS
  Andy Rigby comes to Virtuosi GUS from rivals Jaguar Land Rover

The defending Midlands Regional champion Virtuosi GUS has strengthened its link with the award-winning Youth Brass 2000 Band with the signing of the talented Louie Anderson.

Excellent work

The 16 year old cornet player made his first appearance at the National Finals, but has decided to become a permanent member after helping the band out at the Brass in Concert Championship.

A product of the excellent work of the Northamptonshire Music & Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT), and a member of the National Youth Band of Great Britain, Louie continues to benefit from the tuition of Gary Fountain as his peripatetic teacher at Corby Business Academy.

The 16 year old cornet player made his first appearance at the National Finals, but has decided to become a permanent member after helping the band out at the Brass in Concert Championship4BR

Return

Meanwhile the experienced Andy Rigby has joined on solo baritone.

A former GUS player, Andrew lives in Towcester and returns after enjoying a successful tenure at Jaguar Land Rover Band where he was awarded their 'Player's Player of the Year' accolade in 2017.

He replaces Paul Haig who steps down from the role.

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