Pemberton Old welcomes new faces

There are a number of new signings in the ranks of Pemberton Old Wigan Band.

There are a number of new signings in the ranks of Pemberton Old Wigan for the second half of the 2016 season.

Thursday, 25 August 2016

Pemberton Old Wigan Band has announced the signing of a number of new players as they look forward to the start of the second half of the 2016 contesting season.

New signings

Kate Holian comes in on solo baritone from Formby, whilst Anthony Higham takes over the first horn role having recently left Leyland Band.

Salford University student Daniel Sergeant takes over on soprano, with the experienced Ryan Higgins coming in on solo trombone. He joins talented youngster Ethan Smith on bass trombone, whilst Laura Marsh and Daniel Lowe have made the move from the organisations 'B' Band to join the cornet and horn sections.

These signings put the band in a strong position for the upcoming contest season, and we've welcomed both talented individuals and great personalitiesBand spokesperson

Strong position

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "These signings put the band in a strong position for the upcoming contest season, and we've welcomed both talented individuals and great personalities.

We've had a difficult couple of years in relation to player turnover, but we're confident these new additions will bring stability. We're excited for the future and hopefully we can make some big impressions in the coming months."

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