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Cooke set for Becontree

Adam Cooke will lead Becontree Band to the Areas at Stevenage with high expectations.

Becontree
 

The Becontreee Band has announced that it will engage young conductor and trombonist, Adam Cooke, to lead their challenge at the London & Southern Counties 2nd Section Regional contest.

Promising

Following a string of recent promising performances, Becontree are hoping to improve further with Adam at the helm.

Adam told 4BR: "It’s a very exciting time for Becontree. They have a full compliment of dedicated players as well as some very talented soloists. Mixed with the ambition, and an eagerness to step things up a gear on the contest stage, they’re in good shape, and I’m looking forward to taking them to Stevenage."

It’s a very exciting time for Becontree. They have a full compliment of dedicated players as well as some very talented soloistsMD, Adam Cooke

Delighted

Band Chairman Alan Flower commented; "We are delighted to be working with Adam. His energy, meticulous attention to detail and very high expectations are making a real difference to the band and we are looking forward to delivering a first class performance at Stevenage."

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