William Lang

British classical trumpeter & cornettist, and tutor. Born in 1919 in Hollin Well, Norland, West Yorkshire, England, UK - Died 14 December 2006. Former Assistant Principal Trumpet in The Black Dyke Mills Band (1938-1941, 1946-December 1950, 1952-1954), and the West Riding Orchestra (1951-1952). He later briefly joined the BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra. In 1953, he joined the Hallé Orchestra, firstly as 3rd Trumpet then as Principal Trumpet, where he stayed until 1961. Principal Trumpet with the London Symphony Orchestra (1962-1987).