January 2008 News Items
YBS sign new tuba player.
YBS have signed David Long on Eb bass ahead of the Yorkshire Area Contest. David, formerly with the Reg Vardy Band, said “it has been a difficult decision to leave the Reg Vardy Band as I have seen the band enjoy one of the most successful periods in its history. However coming to the YBS Band is a fantastic opportunity for me and was too good to turn down. I’m especially looking forward to playing in the same section as Bass legend Derek Jackson”
David’s first engagements with the band will be at Scarborough on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th January at the Stephen Joseph Theatre.
New Principal Cornet Player
The YBS Band are pleased to announce the signing of Alan Hobbins as their new principal cornet player. Alan replaces Alex Kerwin who has recently decided to leave the band due to family commitments. Morgan Griffiths, the band's Musical Director commented “The band are delighted to secure the services of Alan on principal cornet to lead the band into 2008 and beyond. Alan comes with a vast experience, which will further compliment the bands array of young talented performers.”
The band would like to take this opportunity to thank Alex Kerwin for all of her hard work during 2007 and wish her every success in the future.