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Horns Flugel horn - vacant
Steve Gardner - Solo horn
Steve started playing the cornet at the age of 9 and soon joined Woodhouse Prize Band in Sheffield. At the age of 14 he was also the principal cornet with the Sheffield Schools Brass Band whose solo trombone was Nick Hudson. He left both these bands at age 18 when he went to Leeds University, playing with Rothwell Temperance band whilst he was there. After meeting Di (rep) he moved to Melton Mowbray and joined South Midlands Welfare Band moving on to Carlton which became Nottingham City Transport Band. Married Di in 1989, moved back to Yorkshire later the same year and joined Hebden Bridge in 1991. Steve played as Principal for many years, moving to 2nd man down in 2004. He has now found his true vocation on Solo Horn.
Tracy Plant - 1st horn
Tracy (Aunty Planty) lives in Elland with her husband Ian (solo Euphonium) and daughters Megan and Bethan. She has played with Hebden Bridge band since 1985, having graduated from Hebden Bridge Juniors. Works at Halifax Plc in Halifax and famous for being the best cook in the band!
Helen Bostock- 2nd horn
Like other younger band members, Helen started her
musical career at Wardle High School. After a break at Durham University,
Helen came to Hebden Bridge with her friends, and has been a valued
member of the horn section since 2002. After a short break to have
a baby, she makes a welcome return.
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