Stawell City Brass Band’s longest-serving member and first baritone player Alan Duffy will be ready to rock when he plays the band’s new Besson Sovereign baritone horn.

The band added the horn to its array of instruments with the assistance of the 2022 Bulgana Green Power Hub Community Fund.

Rowan Taylor from instrument provider Ozwinds said it was great news the band was able to introduce a Besson Sovereign baritone horn to its ranks.

“I bet the band is delighted,” he said.

Band property officer Gary Saunders said the members encouraged experienced and novice players to join the group, in order to participate, learn and perform music and collaborate in performing arts activities.

“Stawell has the privilege of having a brass band for more than 150 years, which plays on ANZAC Day, at agricultural shows, Christmas carol events and at Easter and other occasions,” he said.

“Many talented players have started with this band, and it continues to provide a low-cost opportunity to play music with a band.

“Learning to play music has been demonstrated to have many mental and physical benefits.”

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