Andover based Test Valley Brass, who recently celebrated their 40th Anniversary has just notched up another first – by signing euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead.

Can't believe it

The band’s MD, Chris Sharp, told 4BR: "I can’t quite believe we have achieved this. Steven is a real icon in the banding world and to have him coming to Andover and working with Test Valley Brass is just fantastic."

Steven is a real icon in the banding world and to have him coming to Andover and working with Test Valley Brass is just fantasticMD, Chris Sharp

Family

He continued: "Steven will be working with the whole group of bands within the Test Valley family, including the Senior Band, Youth Band and Frosty’s.

He will be with us for a full day in March, coaching, teaching, educating and then will perform with us at a concert in the evening, where the various ensembles will accompany him. We are very grateful for Steven agreeing to work with us and everyone within Test Valley Brass is very excited."