Wardle Anderson's Adam Warburton joins world-famous Black Dyke Band as co-principal trombone player

Photo: David Warburton

Adam with Lee Rigg, Adam’s conductor since he started in Junior Blast through to Wardle Academy, and Black Dyke Director of Music Nicholas Childs

Adam Warburton, the principal trombone of the Wardle Anderson Band, has been appointed to the world-famous Black Dyke Band as co-principal trombone player.

Earlier this year, he won the solo award at the European Youth Brass Band Championships in Birmingham with Wardle Academy.
 

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Adam, who also plays in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the Yorkshire Youth Brass Band, said: “When I was approached, I knew this was an opportunity I could not turn down having recently had the opportunity to play for Professor Childs at the Grand Shield with Whitburn.

“I can’t wait for the challenges and opportunities which lie ahead and am looking forward to working alongside Brett, Garry and Adam as a member of one of the great trombone sections in brass banding.

“I also want to thank Lee Rigg, Sean Conway and Brad McCulloch for their support and guidance during my playing career so far.”

Brett Baker has been Adam’s teacher for many years and commented: “I could not be more proud of Adam, having worked with him since he was a very young man.

“When Professor Nicholas Childs’ made the suggestion of this position I was delighted.

“Adam is an impressive band player, and soloist, who works hard on all aspects of his playing and does not leave any stone unturned, he will thrive in this new position, but it will also allow him to continue with all his existing commitments as a band player and soloist.”