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Cornet

Shirley Slater

 

 

 

 

Position: 3rd Cornet.

Place Of Birth: Doncaster.

How Long Have You Been In Band? 2 Years.

Occupation: A CSA at The Hill primary school.

Previous Banding Experience: The Hill Brass - Thurnscoe.

Memorable Banding Moment: I had only had my cornet a few weeks when we had our first concert playing along side the Barnsley Met Band and Leyland Band all giving encouragement and useful tips.

About Shirley: I started to learn to read music when I was 47. I got lots of encouragement from the children at school. Since then I have taken grades 2 and 3 soon I hope to do grade 4.

Hobbies & Other Interests: Reading a book with a glass of wine.

Musical Ambitions: To get the top notes and see the band win the Area Finals.