The talented 16 year old Helen Polatajko has been appointed as the new principal cornet of the Wellington (Telford), following her move up through the band’s cornet ranks in the past couple of years.
Debut
Helen will make her debut in her new role at the forthcoming Midlands Regional First Section contest in Bedworth in March.
The move comes following the resignation of former principal cornet Heather Fury's.
Increased studies
Heather had been travelling back from Cardiff University since 2009, but increased studies have now made this impossible to maintain, although the band are delighted that she has retained her registration with them.
Helen will make her debut in her new role at the forthcoming Midlands Regional First Section contest in Bedworth in MarchMD, Mark Phillips
Brilliant ambassador
Musical Director Mark Phillips told 4BR: "Heather has been a brilliant ambassador for the band and consistently superb performances have wowed audiences and adjudicators alike. I am proud to have had such a talented and gifted player as my principal cornet and wish Heather every success in her career."
