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Stedman resigns at Wansbecks

Nigel Stedman has resigned his position as MD at Wansbecks Ashington Band.

Stedman
 

Wansbecks Ashington Colliery Band has announced the resignation of Musical Director Nigel Stedman.

For the last seven years Nigel has directed the band at all major contests and concerts, including the National Finals.

Workload

In a statement to the band he stated that, due his current workloads and forthcoming commitments, he was unable to continue as Musical Director.

Nigel told 4BR: "It was a difficult decision for me to have to take as my time working with the band has been great, but with my ever increasing workload I had little choice. I would like to thank the players of the band for the total team spirit and support they have shown over the last seven years, they are a band that continually show all that is great about brass banding."

It was a difficult decision for me to have to take as my time working with the band has been great, but with my ever increasing workload I had little choiceNigel Stedman

Thanks

Rob Norris from the band told 4BR: "The band would like to thank Nigel for all his commitment and dedication and wish him all the very best in his future."

He added: "The band have commenced the difficult job of finding a replacement for Nigel who has agreed to take the band to the Durham League Contest later this month."

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