Meet the Band  -  BARITONES

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     Richard Brain  -  1^st Baritone

I have been in veterinary practice in Honiton for 30 years at the New Street Veterinary Centre, working with farm animals, pets and horses. While already singing with the ‘Sheldon Singers’, which gave me some knowledge of reading music, I started blowing the cornet at evening classes about 15 years ago, after which a group of us formed our own musical group.  From there I joined Honiton Band on the ‘back row’, playing second cornet, then repiano.  I now play 1st Baritone, followng the retirement of Arthur Dunn from the band.  Apart from my musical interests, I also enjoy distance cycling and recently cycled from John O’Groats to Lands End, staying at Youth Hostels and with relatives.  I have 3 children (all grown up!), scattered across the country and 2 lovely granddaughters.

Edward Colman  -  2^nd Baritone

I joined a brass band when I retired.  We had just moved to Verwood and giving somebody a
lift in our car.  We were discussing things we would like to have done.  I said I’d liked to have
played in a brass band but it was too late now.  No it isn’t came the reply.  It turned out that
she conducted the training band.  She put me in touch with a past band member to learn the
rudiments.  He took one look at me and said “the baritone for you” (I suspect it was the only
instrument available).  From there I joined the training band and entered one of the most
enjoyable aspects of my life.  Playing with a brass band gives me tremendous pleasure.  I am
lucky to have found Honiton Band, who are a grand bunch of people.  I only wish that I had
started to play when I was younger.

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