Author: Alison Pickles

Lindley Band is very pleased to welcome some new blood to their cornet section with the arrival of Huddersfield University students Adam Chappell and Gethin Wyn Jones. Gethin comes to Lindley from the Llanrug Silver Band in North Wales, where he was assistant principal. Adam’s previous band was Bradwell Silver and he has joined Lindley after performing with Bradwell in the Cheltenham finals. Both lads are looking forward to their contest debut with Lindley at Dewsbury Town hall .

Lindley Band would like to announce the welcome return to the brass band scene of two highly experienced players.  Ex Besses euphonium Keith Johnson commences his second stint at Lindley, this time on the solo seat.  Keith says he was lured back into playing with the promise of enjoyment and beer!  Also, following a 4 year break from banding, Dave Seymour joins Lindley on bass trombone. This is Dave’s first venture onto the bass trombone seat during his illustrious 50 year playing career and he is excited about this new challenge.

Lindley band announces a couple more signings this week.  Firstly they would like to welcome Jenny Cook to the first baritone seat from the Yorkshire Imps, where she enjoyed successful stints on both baritone and tenor horn.  The signing of Jenny completes the strengthening of the horn/baritone line at Lindley. Also joining from Skelmanthorpe Prospect Band is John Haston.  John joins on second trombone and will play alongside existing 2^nd trombonist Victoria Oliver.  The band  will benefit from this dual running  in several ways as well as getting the services of two great banders, it gets double the skills, double the experience and also cover for both Victoria and John’s work committments

Recent signings mean that Lindley Solo Horn Rachel Johnson has charge of a newly strengthened team.

After a period on horn with City of Bradford, Claire Westacott has returned to regular playing with Lindley on flugel. She has already showcased her talents as a flugel soloist on the band’s recent CD recording.

Following a short break from banding highly experienced horn player Ann Jackson has agreed to take the 1st horn chair at Lindley.  Her previous playing history includes stints with Marsden and the Shepherd Group bands.

The final addition to the horn team is Lucy Harper, a 2nd year Music Technology student at the University of Huddersfield.  Lucy plays with the University band.  She depped at a Lindley rehearsal, she liked us, we liked her and the rest is history.  Lucy made her debut with the band at their “Last Night of the Proms” Concert in September.

The band has had a busy but fabulous weekend recording for our new CD.

Thanks to Jess and Keith for their professional and efficient service.

Grateful thanks to the following players who helped us out over the weekend, Kyle Blake, Joe Hainsworth, David Hoyle, Nik Payne, Lauren Pickles, Helen Stansfield and Les Tobitt.

Also enormous thanks to the very talented Andi Cook for allowing the band to record his super new composition and for conducting the band during the recording of Rob’s solo.

The CD should be out in time for Christmas so we all know what everyone is getting for a present this year!