3 MUSKETEERS REDUCED TO 1 IN THE SAME YEAR

At the beginning of 2024 West Yorkshire Brass could boast it had three of its founding members still within the band. Then Solo Euphonium Keith Shuttleworth retired for health reasons in January.

Now it is with much regret we have to announce the retirement of Eb Bass player Malcolm Wood. Whilst his retirement is also due to health reasons there can’t be many bands which can boast having a bass player in their 89th year.

That leaves Musical Director Peter Hellawell ‘Last Man Standing’.

Malcolm was presented with a commemorative gift on behalf of the entire band at rehearsal on 17th September 2024.

At the presentation ~ Left to right: Malcolm Wood, Peter Hellawell, Keith Shuttleworth.