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New signings at Boarshurst

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Boarshurst
 

The Boarshurst Silver Band (Greenfield) has announced several signings for the forthcoming contest season.

New players

Keith Welsh, 2nd trombone; Staci Heywood, tuned percussion; Emma Nash, 2nd cornet and Stuart Erskine joins on bass trombone all sign from the Oldham Band (Lees).

Alistair Goodman Bb bass signs from Stalybridge Old and Aimee Errock, solo baritone and Billy Reynolds, repiano, come in from the Boarshurst Youth Band.

James and Julie Owen join on solo euphonium and tutti cornet from Yorkshire Imps and Emma Halsall comes on kit percussion.

I know them all personally and I am aware of the level of effort and commitment which they will put inMD, Dave Ashworth

Very pleased

The bands Musical Director, David W Ashworth told 4BR: "I am very pleased to secure the services of these players. I know them all personally and I am aware of the level of effort and commitment which they will put in. I am really looking forward to the future where we will all be working very hard to ensure the best performance possible for the Areas."

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