London & Southern Counties Championship Section challengers Wantage Band have announced a number of signings ahead of the regional qualifying contest in Stevenage.

Signings

Front row cornet players Richard Selvidge and Jemma Evans come from Flowers, tuba player Richard Evans from Faireys, percussionist Dave Smith from Sovereign, euphonium Keith Loxley and solo trombone Lewis Rowlands join the band in time for the contest.

I'm delighted that these quality players have joined the Wantage Group. I know that they will fit in very well and they have already enhanced the playing in the band roomMD, Phil Bailey

Delighted

MD Phil Bailey told 4BR: "I'm delighted that these quality players have joined the Wantage Group. I know that they will fit in very well and they have already enhanced the playing in the band room."