European champions Black Dyke have announced that Dr Robert Childs has agreed to join the Queensbury band as Associate Director of Music.

Great news

Director of Music Dr Nicholas Childs called the appointment, ‘great news’, whilst Bob revealed that the appointment had been something the famous brothers had talked about for some time.

"It’s great news to have Bob on board," he said. "He will conduct 50% of our concerts and will work with me in preparing the band for competitions."

Together

Meanwhile, Bob added: "This is something that Nick and I have talked about for some time and I'm delighted that it has finally come to fruition. This renewed partnership is not dissimilar to the great times we had performing together many years ago."

Professor Philip Wilby, is also delighted that the former Cory MD will be joining the creative team at the current English and Yorkshire champions.

"Bob will become a full time member of the creative team, and we look forward to him renewing his long term relationship with Black Dyke, working closely with his brother Nicholas."

It’s great news to have Bob on board. He will conduct 50% of our concerts and will work with me in preparing the band for competitionsDr Nicholas Childs

Delighted

The news has also been greeted enthusiastically by the Chairman of Trustees, David Allen.

He added: "We are all delighted to welcome Bob back to Black Dyke, where he will work closely with both the band and as a member of the board of Trustees in supporting the great work done under Nick’s inspirational leadership."

RNCM concert

The new Associate Director’s first concert in his new role will be at the RNCM Festival of Brass on January 25th, before the brother start new team start working on the defence of Black Dyke’s Yorkshire Area title in Bradford in March.