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New faces at Gresley

Two new players join the ranks at Gresley Colliery Band.

Gresley
 

Gresley Colliery Band has announced the addition of two new players to their line up.

Addition

Samantha Atherton has moved up to Derby from Hampshire and has made a welcome addition to the front row cornets. Before joining Gresley, Sam had a wealth of experience playing with several bands including SWT Woodfalls Band, Denmead Brass and Chapeltown Band.

Gresley have also announced named their new solo euphonium player, is Dan Cheadle.

Gresley are pleased to welcome these experienced and respected players to the band. They have both already contested with Gresley at the Leicester Contest, where they have more than proved their capabilitiesGresley Colliery Band

Experience

Dan started playing at the age of 9 and by the time he reached 12 was playing solo euphonium at Newhall Band. Taught by David Moore and Mark Bousie, he was runner up at the Euphonium Junior Competition at The Royal Northern College of Music in 1999. Since then, Dan’s playing career has included playing with Newstead Welfare, Derwent, Ibstock and Ratby Bands.

Welcome

Band publicity officer Colin Raggett told 4BR: "Gresley are pleased to welcome these experienced and respected players to the band. They have both already contested with Gresley at the Leicester Contest, where they have more than proved their capabilities. We hope that they will both enjoy a long and happy time playing with the band."

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