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New trio joins Dobcross

Three new signings join the ranks of Dobcross Silver Band

Signings
  The three new signings will help boost Dobcross on their contest travles

The Dobcross Silver Band has announced the arrival of three new players to their ranks

Brent Warren joins on solo euphonium, Kelly Hayes comes in on flugel and Tom Rosedale joins the Eb tuba section.

Wealth of talent and experience

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Brent and Kelly bring a wealth of talent and experience having played at the highest level in the Championship Section for a number of years and Tom spent three years with at Delph before successfully completing his degree at Lancaster University."

They added: "These are exciting times for Dobcross under our MD Jason Smith as we continue our journey of hard work and enjoyment."

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