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Audley adds trio ahead of Bolsover

Three new players come into the ranks of Audley Brass as they look forward to their Bolsover Festival appearance.

Audley
  MD Matt Hancock welcomes Michael Parker and Patrick Marshall to the band

Audley Brass has strengthened their ranks ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming Bolsover Festival of Brass.

The band welcomes the signing of Michael Parker and Moira Evans, as well as the return of Patrick Marshall.

Patrick recently graduated from Salford University with a BA (Hons) in Music, and will take up the dual role of Associate Conductor and Principal Trombone.

Michael Parker joins on Eb tuba after graduating from the University of Bath with a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, while Moira comes in on 2nd euphonium after an enjoyable spell at Silk Brass.

These are three very positive additions, bringing higher level experience to the band as we continue to work hard towards promotion to the Second SectionMD, Tom Hancock

Positive additions

MD Tom Hancock told 4BR: "These are three very positive additions, bringing higher level experience to the band as we continue to work hard towards promotion to the Second Section.

Patrick and I have remained close friends throughout his time at Salford and I'm delighted he will assist me with conducting duties alongside playing solo trombone while he explores future career options."

Tom added: "Moira has slotted seamlessly into the euphonium section and having known Michael throughout his time at Lions Youth Brass and playing alongside him for a few years in Roberts Bakery Band, I know the quality he will bring to the tuba section."

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