Dobcross Silver are delighted to announce 6 new recruits in 2026, adding to a great combination of youth and experience.
Roy Waite – Principal Cornet.
Roy brings a great wealth of experience both playing and in his leadership qualities and already has been instrumental in bringing together a stronger cornet section.
Brad Kaye – 2nd Baritone.
Brad Joins us, formerly of the Slaithwaite Band, completing our already established Euphonium/Baritone line
Drew Hudson – Timps and percussion.
Drew joins from Slaithwaite band and adds strength to a permanent percussion section now.
Jayne Kaye – Tuned percussion.
Jayne, formerly of Slaithwaite Band completes our percussion lineup of a team of 3!
Liam Ashton (17) – Eb Bass
Liam, a member of the Wardle Academy Band, joins on Eb to complete our settled section.
Freddie Pooley (14) – Repiano Cornet
Freddie, formerly of the Dobcross Youth Band takes up the Repiano Cornet seat and has settled well to lead the back row section.
Our MD, Jason M Smith said of the recent additions:
“I am delighted that, yet again, we have continued to recruit well, adding strong, experienced players to the band. We have also recruited promising young talent which highlights the importance of future legacy at the band and ensures we remain progressive.
It is rare to have a full band in these modern times and having a full contingent now, including a full percussion section, is very pleasing.
The future looks very bright indeed!”
