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Alex Burrows

Last updated: 01/11/2007

After many years service as a bandsman at a number of corps, Alex decided in summer 2007 it was time to "hang up his cornet"!

I started playing with Parkhead Senior Band in March 1943 (aged 11). There was no YP Band at Parkhead at that time, and some of the Bandsmen were away on War Service.

I was commissioned as a Senior Bandsman in 1948 and continued my service in Parkhead band until 1990. During this time I held various positions within the corps. These included Band Secretary, YP Band Leader (on 2 occasions), Deputy Bandmaster, Bandmaster and Singing Company Leader.

I transferred to Clydebank Corps in 1990 until in 2001, I transferred to Bellshill due to health reasons (as Bellshill is closer to home.

by Alex Burrows (Nov 2007)

Bellshill Salvation Army Band