The St Dennis Band has announced the signing of a trio of cornet players as they look ahead to their appearance at the West of England Regional Championships in Torquay next month.

New trio

Darren Hendy, Jo Ryder Pollard and Jasmine Ryder Pollard each bring Championship Section experience to the band, with MD Darren Hawken telling 4BR: “To make three acquisitions for the Regional Championship of this quality is testament to the hard work and dedication shown by the organisation."

It also shows the real intent regarding the direction and ambition the band has for the futureMD, Darren Hawken

Future ambition

He added: "It also shows the real intent regarding the direction and ambition the band has for the future. Darren and Jo are no strangers to the band having played with us in previous years.

We are delighted to have them all join the team ahead of Torquay.”