Lea lines up with Foden's

Foden's Band has announced the signing of Jaguar Land Rover principal cornet Darren Lea to their front row cornet team.

Darren Lea in action with Jaguar Land Rover Band at Butlins earlier this year

Friday, 31 March 2017

Foden's Band has announced the signing of Darren Lea to their solo cornet bench.

Darren joins from Jaguar Land Rover Band where he has been a highly respected principal cornet for eight years as well as enjoying an extended spell on soprano. He has also played with Desford and Virtuosi GUS.

Wealth of experience

Speaking about the signing, Band Manager Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "We are extremely pleased that Darren has joined us.

I have been a great admirer of his playing for a number of years and he will bring a wealth of experience to the band."

I'm extremely pleased to be joining such a fantastic group of musicians at Foden's, and especially to be part of a cornet section led by MarkDarren Lea

Fantastic group

Meanwhile, speaking about his appointment, Darren added: "I'm extremely pleased to be joining such a fantastic group of musicians at Foden's, and especially to be part of a cornet section led by Mark.

I will continue to be associated with Jaguar Land Rover Band and thank my friends and family for the support they have given me with my move.''

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