New signings at Co-operative Funeralcare
THE Co-operative Funeralcare Band has welcomed two new players to its line-up ahead of the Scottish Open Brass Band Championships on November 28.
Duncan McCluskie has joined the band on Eb Bass from The Dalmellington Band. Duncan spent his formative years at Dalmellington under the guidance of the late Hugh Johnstone MBE. Meanwhile, Lorraine McLeod has joined on the band on third cornet to complete the section after playing assistant principal cornet with the Clackmannan Band for many years.
Chris Davies, chairman of Co-operative Funeralcare Band, said: "This continues our steady progress in building a stable band for the future. Lorraine and Duncan are true bandspeople and good players, which is a rare combination. Their addition to the team gives us a full band of our own, which we haven't had for some time."
Chris added: "The importance of having a regular team of players that meets consistently should not be underestimated, and the fruits of this approach are already being seen with the band achieving top ten finishes at the British Open and the National Finals, progress that we intend to continue over the coming months and years."
