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Wyatt set to take Silk

Tony Wyatt has been appointed the new MD of Silk Brass.

Silk Brass
 

Following a series of high quality auditions, Silk Brass has announced the appointment of Tony Wyatt as their new Musical Director.

Experienced

The experienced brass player has enjoyed spells with the likes of Fairey, whilst he was also MD at Whaley Bridge and had a successful musical relationship of more than 30 years with VBS Poynton Band both as principal cornet and MD.

Tony joins Silk Brass to build on the band’s successful year in 2013, support links with local youth bands and deliver high quality and entertaining concerts around the regionSilk Brass

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Band Secretary, Sue Madden told 4BR: "Tony joins Silk Brass to build on the band’s successful year in 2013, support links with local youth bands and deliver high quality and entertaining concerts around the region."

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