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All Systems go for Crowhurst

Jonathan Crowhurst has been appointed the new MD at BAE Systems Band.

Jonathan Crowhurst
 

BAE Systems Band has announced the appointment of Music Director, Jonathan Crowhurst.

Creative

Jonathan is currently the Music Director of the highly acclaimed Maidstone Wind Symphony, receiving high praise for his creative programming and collaborating with some of the finest musicians in the country, including their well received debut recording, ‘Slide Projections’, with trombonist Brett Baker.

Jonathan takes up the baton following the retirement of long standing MD Keith Woodger.

Delighted

A spokesman for BAE Systems Band told 4BR: "We are delighted to welcome Jonathan as our new Musical Director and look forward to an exciting and successful future together."

I’m delighted to take on this new role. BAE are an exciting prospect and I am really looking forward to the challenges aheadJonathan Crowhurst

Looking forward

The new MD added: "I’m delighted to take on this new role. BAE are an exciting prospect and I am really looking forward to the challenges ahead."

Jonathan will make his first public appearance with the band at the prestigious Dickens Festival in Rochester in December.

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