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Kibworth opt for Rayner

Iain Rayner has been appointed the new MD at Kibworth Band.

Kibworth
 

The Kibworth Band has announced the appointment of Iain Rayner B Mus (Hons) as their new Musical Director.

Experience

A spokesman for the band told 4BR: "Iain comes to us with a great deal of experience as a player, conductor, arranger and composer, and we are extremely pleased that he has agreed to join us.

The last couple of years have been quite hard for us and we are looking forward to rebuilding the band and working with him."

Debut

Iain’s first appearance with Kibworth will be at Melton Mowbray Town Park concert in September.

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