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New players at Verwood

Verwood Concert Brass in busy attrcting new players to the ranks.

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Verwood Concert Brass is currently attracting new players with their new Second Section Status.

First back

First back is Steve Rowland who rejoins the band from Bournemouth Concert Brass. Steve first played for Verwood in 1974 on principal cornet under John Grinnel as MD.

He later moved on to Poole Borough and then on to Bournemouth Concert Brass where he notched 20 years of service during 2 spells with the band.

I am delighted to once again return to Verwood Concert Brass. They are a band going places with a dynamic MD and a very good progressive set-upSteve Rowland

Delighted

Steve told 4BR: "I am delighted to once again return to Verwood Concert Brass. They are a band going places with a dynamic MD and a very good progressive set-up."

Steve's registration with VCB will be completed after his final commitment with Bournemouth Concert Brass has beened fulfilled at the Yeovil Entertainment contest.

Bass addition

Verwood have also attracted the services of bass player Andrew Wood. Andrew helped the band out at the Leicester Contest in November and has transferred from Denmead Brass.

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