Carlton Main welcome quartet

A new quartet of players have joined the ranks of Carlton Main in time for the Masters this weekend.

Thursday, 27 May 2010

Carlton Main Frickley has announced the signing of four new players ahead of their All England Masters challenge this weekend.

Signings

As well as the recent signing of Carole Crompton joining on solo baritone, the band also welcomes David Belshaw, Rob Browne and Jonny Cowens.

The experienced David Belshaw joins on euphonium, whilst Rob Browne joins the band from Hatfield Powerfuel on Eb bass and Jonny Cowens on Bb.

The two young tuba players will have the experience of working with Ray Sykes MBE next to them who will be the perfect mentor for our young bass sectionCarlton Main Frickley

Youth and experience

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The two young tuba players will have the experience of working with Ray Sykes MBE next to them who will be the perfect mentor for our young bass section. The average age of the other three bass players is only 19 years of age! We are looking forward to exciting times ahead with the addition of this blend of youth and experience."

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