The East Yorkshire Motor Services Band has announced the appointment of Stan Lippeatt as Musical Director.

Over the past few months the band have worked with Stan on their recent trip to the French Open Championships and the qualifying heat of the Kippax Entertainment Contest.

Huge impression

Band Chairman Tony Newiss told 4BR: "Stan has made a huge impression in the short time he has been working with us, and we know that he will continue to develop the band and take us forward from the successes we enjoyed in 2008."

Tony added: "Stan combines a strong work ethic with professionalism, experience and a sense of humour that make rehearsals and engagements rewarding for players and audiences alike and we look forward to a long and successful partnership.

"There is real buzz in the band room and it made perfect sense to formalise a partnership that works so well."

Stan has made a huge impression in the short time he has been working with us, and we know that he will continue to develop the band and take us forward from the successes we enjoyed in 2008EYMS

Looking forward

Tony concluded: "The band has engaged conductors for the National Finals and the 2010 Butlins contest prior to this appointment and Stan is looking forward to working with them to ensure that progress is maintained."

Meanwhile, EYMS has a busy diary of commitments including a concert in memory of Maurice Metcalf, who was the Band’s Secretary from the day the Band was formed until he passed away last October.

Further details can be found at the Band’s website www.eymsbrassband.co.uk