Yu-Han Yang joins Tredegar

Tredegar Band has announced that the Taiwanese Yu-Han Yang will join them on the solo euphonium chair with immediate effect. The band looks forward to showcasing his considerable talents at the RNCM Brass Band Festival in Manchester in January 2020. 
 
Although still a student at the Birmingham Conservatoire where he studies under Matthew White and Philippe Schwartz, Yu-Han Yang has enjoyed considerable success. The Yeoman artist of The Musicians' Company claimed first prize at the prestigious Charlton House Lyrical Brass Competition earlier this year and was awarded the Conservatoire's annual Brass Prize leading to a nomination for a Silver Medal Award from The Musicians' Company in London.
 
Commenting on the new role the euphoniumist stated, "I'm really excited to join such a fantastic band and to be offered this amazing opportunity. I'm really looking forward to being fully committed to a band that has such an exciting musical outlook and to being able to perform at events such as the RNCM Festival as well as the European and British Open Championships. There's no doubt that bringing these experiences back to Taiwan after finishing my studies will make huge differences to the brass band culture in the country."
 
MD Ian Porthouse said, "This is a great new signing for the band and everyone at Tredegar is looking forward to working with Yu-Han. He is such an exciting talent who is totally committed to his playing and his desire to make his mark at the highest banding level." Ian added: "My thanks go to Martyn Patterson who has been an outstanding performer with us over the past few years and we wish him well in the future."

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