Show Notes
🎺 Episode 2: High Notes & Higher Duties – Life on Soprano with Darren Rogers. In this episode of the Harworth Brass Podcast, we sit down with Darren, our Soprano Cornet star, Vice-Chairman, and Safeguarding Officer. 🎶 From the thrill (and terror!) of those soaring top notes to the unseen work that keeps the band safe, organised, and ready to perform, Darren shares: The journey from first brass lesson to sitting in the soprano hot-seat. Behind-the-scenes stories from contests, concerts, and unforgettable bandroom moments. What it’s really like to juggle leadership duties with playing one of the toughest seats in the band. The vital role safeguarding plays in a modern brass band.
🎭 Plus, we dive into fun banding confessions, favourite pieces, and a few unexpected laughs along the way. Whether you’re a brass band player, a committee member, or just curious about the teamwork behind the music, this episode hits all the right notes.
👉 Tune in for an inspiring, funny, and heartfelt chat that shows why the soprano chair — and the person behind it — are so special to Harworth Brass.
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