The National Finals was a big occasion for all of us, but even more notable for one member of the band. For Joel Stephano, the band’s bass trombonist, it was his last engagement with the band before heading off to Sheffield University to study Electronic Engineering.
Having been introduced to the youth band by Fiona (our principal cornet player and a teacher at his school), Joel quickly progressed into the senior band. Growing in confidence, his playing has continued to improve year on year. Although we’re very sorry to see Joel go, we’re lucky that bass trombone is the instrument of choice for Rachel, who played euphonium for us at Harrogate in Elaine’s absence.
Good luck in Sheffiled Joel! We’ll miss your insane optimism, your annoyingly talented musical ability and your insistence on choosing solos that are impossible for the band to play. Make sure you come and play with us whenever you’re back in Devon!
Having been introduced to the youth band by Fiona (our principal cornet player and a teacher at his school), Joel quickly progressed into the senior band. Growing in confidence, his playing has continued to improve year on year. Although we’re very sorry to see Joel go, we’re lucky that bass trombone is the instrument of choice for Rachel, who played euphonium for us at Harrogate in Elaine’s absence.
Good luck in Sheffiled Joel! We’ll miss your insane optimism, your annoyingly talented musical ability and your insistence on choosing solos that are impossible for the band to play. Make sure you come and play with us whenever you’re back in Devon!
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