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Renshaw makes pit stop at Thoresby

The experienced Derek Renshaw has become the new MD at Thoresby Colliery Band.

Derek Renshaw
 

Thoresby Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Derek Renshaw as their new Musical Director.

Respected

The highly respected conductor recently worked with Unite the Union Band, enjoying an enviable track record of both concert and contest stage success, including leading them to the Yorkshire Area and First Section National titles in 2012.

A spokesperson told 4BR: “Derek will join the band's professional conductor Brian Grant in what promises to be a formidable conducting duo.”

Looking forward

Meanwhile Derek added: "I’m absolutely delighted with the appointment. I’m looking forward to working with a very talented and experienced band and helping develop them even further working alongside Brian Grant to achieve even more success in the future."

Derek will make his conducting debut with the band at a concert in Hucknall on July 5th.

Derek is a top quality conductor and outstanding musician, and we are delighted that he has accepted the role of Musical DirectorThoresby Colliery Band

Top quality

Chairman George Kennedy told 4BR: "Derek is a top quality conductor and outstanding musician, and we are delighted that he has accepted the role of Musical Director.

This is the next stage of the band's development as it continues to thrive and we look forward to a successful partnership together."

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