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Heyl welcomes new MD

Jeremy Meddows-Taylor is the new MD at the Hely Town Band in Cornwall.

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Heyl Town Band in Cornwall has announced the appointment of Jeremy Meddows-Taylor as their new Musical Director.

Graduate

Jeremy graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) Degree from Cardiff University in 2012 and is currently completing his PGCE programme.

As a conductor, percussionist and trombonist, Jeremy has performed with a variety of leading ensembles in both South Wales and his native home land in Cornwall.

He was a percussionist with Camborne and Tongwynlais before joining Cory in 2010. At Cardiff University, Jeremy performed regularly with their Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Contemporary Music Group and was a founder of the Students’ Union Jazz Society and Musical Director of the University's Brass Band and Big Band.

Looking forward

Jeremy tod 4BR: "Having returned to Cornwall, I'm looking forward to working with the players at Heyl, who have already proven to be very committed and hard working.

The challenge of building up the band's beginners group into a new youth initiative is also very exciting."

Having returned to Cornwall, I'm looking forward to working with the players at Heyl, who have already proven to be very committed and hard workingJeremy Meddows-Taylor

Happy and successful

A Band spokesperson added: "Jeremy has already started preparations for the forthcoming West of England Championships and the band members are looking forward to a happy and successful relationship with him in the future."

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