Harrogate Band, has signed the talented 19 year old Nathan Wake as its new soprano cornet player. Nathan will replace band stalwart, Dave Smith who has signed to play for Carlton Main Frickley.

Fantastic time

College student Nathan told 4BR: "I've had a fantastic time since joining the band. We've won an entertainment contest and taken part in Brassed Off at Harrogate Theatre — it's been amazing! I love playing the cornet and my playing has improved so much."

Wake has benefited from a unique mentoring scheme set up by Harrogate to help new young players adjust to the higher demands of playing in a top section band.

I've had a fantastic time since joining the band. We've won an entertainment contest and taken part in Brassed Off at Harrogate Theatre — it's been amazing!Nathan Wake

Mentor

Music teacher and band associate, Delroy Broadwaite, acts as his 'Band Mentor' and gives him tips and guidance in addition to the regular lessons he recieves from his cornet teacher.

Great

The Band's Chairman, Keith Graham, commented to 4BR: "It's great having Nathan on board. He practices hard and clearly loves his banding. Most importantly to us, he's a local lad who's come to us from the excellent Tewit Youth Band."