To concentrate further on his professional music career, Jonathan Beatty has relinquished his solo seat to move to the position of 2nd Trombone.The Solo Trombone position has been filled by Richard Brown. Richard, formerly of The Leyland Band, has a string of prestigious performances to his name, playing with many of the country’s top Orchestras. Having graduated from the Royal Academy of Music, London in 1999, Richard has most recently completed a Masters Degree in performance at the Royal Northern College of Music, where he was awarded Distinction.