Gresley Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Wesley Kendrick as their new Musical Director.

New MD

Wes started his playing career with The Salvation Army, later studying at Birmingham Conservatoire under Denis Masters and Stephen Daw. He is currently resident arranger at the Staffordshire Band and Musical Director at Amington Band.

End to uncertainty

Band Manager Dave Shipley told 4BR: "This appointment brings an end to a period of uncertainty for Gresley and offers significant security for the future. The band has actively been seeking to change the way in which it operates — including a complete overhaul of the committee process and a far more focused, transparent approach to band management."

This appointment brings an end to a period of uncertainty for Gresley and offers significant security for the futureBand Manager, Dave Shipley

New approach

He added: "The band is therefore pleased that this new approach, coupled with the appointment of a fully committed Musical Director is enabling the band to attract new players to those empty seats which inevitably appear in times of uncertainty."