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Pemberton add strength

Pemberton Old DW Band has added strength to their playing ranks.

Pemberton
 

The Pemberton Old DW Band has strengthened its ranks ahead of their first appearance at the National Finals for close on a century by signing four new players.

Star

Young euphonium star Matthew White has joined the band on solo euphonium from Leyland band, whilst Andrew Oetegenn makes the trip from Fairey on solo horn.

Break

Jason Nowell joins on bass trombone from Yorkshire Imps and after a two year break from banding, Lesley Richmond has joined the cornet section.

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