The Skelmanthorpe Band has announced the signing of Damian Hall as their new solo trombone.

Damian started playing with the Marsden Band, eventually becoming solo trombone at Hammonds under Geoff Whitham. After taking a break from banding he was inspired to play again and has since enjoyed tenures with Wakefield Metropolitan, Stannington and more recently Boarshurst.

Great heritage

Damian told 4BR: "I'm delighted to have been welcomed into the Skelmanthorpe set-up. It's great to be part of such a quality band with a great heritage and mature outlook which strikes the perfect balance between strong musical ambition and a supportive team atmosphere.

I'm really looking forward to preparing for the Grand Shield over the coming weeks."

It's great to be part of such a quality band with a great heritage and mature outlook which strikes the perfect balance between strong musical ambition and a supportive team atmosphereDamien Hall

Real quality

MD Martin Heartfield added: "Damien is a signing of real quality who will strengthen the playing personnel. It shows that we are determined to make a strong statement of our intentions to establish ourselves in the Championship Section."