*
banner

Wantage add to strength in depth

Three new signings add to the title winning potential of the Wantage Band following their Grand Shield podium finish.

Wantage Band
  The band has welcomed the trio of new signings

Following their excellent podium finish at the recent British Open Grand Shield contest in Blackpool, the Wantage Band has moved quickly to strengthen the ranks with a trio of new signings.

New signings

The conducting team of Paul Holland and Jon Pippen, continues to attract new and experienced personnel, with Russell Jackson (solo cornet), Richard Marley (second cornet) and Lynsey Willis (second horn) now joining the ambitious band.

Although Russell has taken a break from banding in recent years, upon graduating from RNCM he played with Zone One and Milnrow and has freelanced as a trumpet player with the Hallé Orchestra. Russell was part of the cornet team for the band's Blackpool visit but has now formally joined the band.

Now settled in Wantage, the experienced Richard Marley started off playing with Knottingley Band in Yorkshire as well as with the successful Wakefield Schools Band. He also played with the Friary Band for 18 years and spent time with Reading Spring Gardens and St Sebastian Wokingham Band.

Finally, Lynsey joins from Hungerford Town Band where she played solo horn. Lynsey started playing with Horden Colliery Band before graduating from Bradford University.

She has previously played flugel with St Sebastian's Wokingham and horn with Aldbourne band.

Quality players

Speaking about the signings, MD, Paul Holland told 4BR: "It's great to fill our vacant seats, and rebuild the band with these quality, local players. All three are fantastic additions to our team at Wantage."

The band now has a busy time ahead with local appearances to celebrate the Jubilee as well as free outdoor concerts as part of their successful Market Place Brass series and a concert with guest tuba virtuoso Les Neish.

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    


Lydbrook

Report & Results: 2024 GBBA Own Choice & March Contest

November 27 • Lydbrook braves the elements to claim the honours in Gloucestershire on a day of fine music making.


Parc and Dare

Report & Results: 2024 SEWBBA Autumn Festival

November 26 • Parc & Dare takes the entertainment honours in Tonyrefail, with section awards to Tylorstown, Markham & District, Briton Ferry, Severn Tunnel and brace of super youth ensembles.


Five Lakes

Report & Results: 2024 US Open Championships

November 26 • Five Lakes Silver Band claims US Open hat-trick on a memorable day for the Ward family.


pERTH

Results: 2024 Scottish Youth Championships

November 25 • There was plenty of great youthful musical talent on show in Perth — from percussionists to all levels of brass ensembles and bands.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Rushden Town Band

November 25 • Trombone Player. This friendly band is looking for a tenor trombone player to join its ranks. The band enjoys playing at regular concerts each year and is off to the Rhineland next year on its second tour.


Chinnor Silver

November 25 • You need to be quick, we are almost full but just require Eb bass and percussion. We are a friendly, welcoming and ambitious band and start 2025 at the top of our second section ranking table. We rehearse on a Wed evening in our own bandroom in Chinnor.


Hathersage Band

November 25 • Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving community band. We enjoy making music and have a good gig schedule. An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our Principal Cornet Ed as co-principal. Are you up for the challenge? This is our only vacancy.


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

 © 2024 4barsrest.com Ltd