*
banner

Black Dyke announce new soprano signing

Connor Lennon replaces purple with black as he heads to the Queensbury soprano cornet seat with immediate effect.

Back Dyke
  Black Dyke welcomes their new soprano cornet signing.

Black Dyke has announced the signing of Connor Lennon as they new soprano cornet player.

Connor made his final appearance with Brighouse & Rastrick at the recent European Championships in Montreux and will join the Queensbury band with immediate effect. He will make his contest debut with the band at the Band of the Year contest in Manchester in June.

Talented

Black Dyke Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs told 4BR: "Martin Irwin has been playing despite significantly increased work commitments and I can't thank him enough for his dedication and superb playing.

I was delighted to be able to secure the signing of Connor. He is such a talented performer who will also fit into the musical ethos of the band."

Meanwhile, principal cornet Richard Marshall added: "Martin has been a wonderful player for Black Dyke and we could have only had a player of Connor's ability to replace him.

Having known him for a number of years, his development into one of this country's finest soprano players is deserved and I welcome him to the band."

I was delighted to be able to secure the signing of Connor. He is such a talented performer who will also fit into the musical ethos of the bandProf Nicholas Childs

Thrilled

In response Connor commented: "I'm naturally thrilled to be joining Black Dyke and to work with Prof Childs, who I first met when I played at the Yorkshire Youth Band.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Prof King, David Thornton and everyone at Brighouse for helping me develop as a player and for their friendship over the last year."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Gregson

Gregson at 80 in Scotland

October 28 • Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

October 28 • Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28 • Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Tredeagr Band

New addition to Tredegar tuba team

October 28 • Edward Falloon, the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra joins the bass section at the Welsh Champion.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Garforth Brass

October 29 • Garforth Brass are looking for a second euphonium to join our friendly 3rd Section band. We rehearse on a Wednesday evening at Garforth Methodist Church, Church Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1NW from 7.30-9.15pm. We are easily accessible from the A1 and M1.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 28 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 27 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, North West 2nd Section seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. With a great mix of youth and experience we are based just off M6 JCT 29 Near Preston


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd