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EYMS sign up rising star

Cornet star Bradley Hanson signs on the front row for EYMS.

EYMS
 

EYMS Band has announced the signing of a rising cornet star Bradley Hanson, aged 15.

The former principal cornet at of Foss Dyke Band joins on the front row of the cornet section after enjoying playing with the band at a recent concert.

He impressed the band and MD Alan Morrison, and is definitely one to watch for the futureEYMS Chairman, Tony Newiss

One to watch

Band Chairman Tony Newiss told 4BR: "Bradley really seemed to enjoy both the rehearsals and the concert. He impressed the band and MD Alan Morrison, and is definitely one to watch for the future.

He can`t help but benefit from the experience around him and it decreases the average age of the front row significantly!"

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