Senior Service Awards for Band Members
Buxton Contest on Sunday 3rd May saw a milestone for the Vernon Building Society Poynton Band – 10 of its members received long service to brass bands awards totalling over 300 years!
Dave Johnson, the band co-chairman said, “It’s a great achievement for our band to have so many committed players. It shows that the movement is still alive and well in the North West”
The awards come on the back of a creditable 2nd place in the contest where the band played Herbert Howells “Pageantry”. The band is now looking forward to a successful Summer Concert season and working towards its next contest at the Wychavon Festival of Brass.
Recipients of Long Service Award:
Allan Nutton Contest Secretary 25 years
Sarah Johnson Flugel 26 years
Sarah Dawson Solo Euphonium 28 years
Dave Johnson Principal Percussion 29 years
Jenny McDermott 1st Horn 30 years
Gary White 2nd Baritone 33 years
Andy Lawton 1st Baritone 33 years
Paul McDermott Cornet with Poynton Concert Brass 34 years
Tony Wyatt Principal Cornet 40 years
John Anderson Solo Trombone 46 years
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