Originally from Swadlincote in Derbyshire, Siobhan’s music-making started at the age of three, when she produced her first sounds on a brass instrument. Her natural ability soon found her playing the French and Tenor Horns in local music centre bands from the tender age of five.
Siobhan joined Black Dyke in June 2016 at the age of 16, having been invited to take up the Solo Horn position. At the age of 18 she was presented with the Best Soloist Award at the Yorkshire Area contest, during her first year with Black Dyke.
Siobhan plays on a Geneva Cardinal Eb Tenor Horn in silverplate.
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Siobhan Bates and Geneva Instruments
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