Following their encouraging success at the Yorkshire Area Championship in Bradford earlier this year, Frickley South Elmsall Band has announced the appointment of Barry Hudson as their new Musical Director.

Highly experienced

The highly experienced MD told 4BR: "The band has a very talented and committed core of players who enjoy their banding. I believe there is a very positive chemistry between us and I look forward to helping them achieve their ambitions and sharing a productive and long future."

I believe there is a very positive chemistry between us and I look forward to helping them achieve their ambitions and sharing a productive and long futureBarry Hudson

Looking forward

Frickley South Elmsall band secretary Tracy Keith added: "This appointment has been made after a rigorous and in-depth MD recruitment process and with Barry now on board we are looking forward to consolidating our position at the top end of Yorkshire’s First Section."