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Personnel changes at Haverhill

There have been some significant moves in personnel at Haverhill Band in the past few weeks.

Haverhill in action
  There is new personnel for the MD to direct at Haverhill

Haverhill Silver Band has announced a number of personnel changes in its playing ranks.

Moves

Kevin Jones moves from percussion to solo baritone, having previously played solo euphonium, whilst Andrew Hall moves from solo baritone back to his original role of Eb tuba. Sarah Jordan moves from horn to second baritone.

Also, following the departure of solo horn Chris North to Redbridge, David Howells joins from East of England Co-op Band, having enjoyed previous spells on solo horn with Redbridge and Aveley & Newham.

We are now looking forward to our concert with Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson in September and our participation at the Bolsover Festival of Brass in OctoberSpokesperson Matt Ralph

Exciting time

Spokesperson Matt Ralph told 4BR: "With these personnel changes it promises to be an exciting period for the band.

We are now looking forward to our concert with Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson in September and our participation at the Bolsover Festival of Brass in October."

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