Kieren Berry, training band leader, said that the whole band deserved the trophy as they had all made excellent progress both individually and as an ensemble. However, he announced “ there is one individual, from a very important section of the band whose commitment to both the training band and main band, along with her progressing musical ability is something we are all very proud of.” This year’s proud winner of the Alex Hollweg trophy is tenor horn player Amanda Hedgecock. Well done Amanda!