Friary Guildford Band’s bass section is celebrating the arrival of a brand new set of Yamaha Neo instruments, purchased with the help of funding via the suppliers, Rosehill of Beaconsfield. EEb bass player and Band Librarian Phil German explains: ‘Some of our previous basses were nearly 30 years old, and gave us great service –…
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Latest recruit to high flying Friary Guildford Brass Band is Matt Gilbert, who joins them as a solo cornet player. Matt, who moved to the area 5 months ago, previously played for the top flight Fairey (Geneva) Band based in Stockport, now the current English National Champions. Matt started his banding in the West Country, later moving…
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