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Dyke add Kennedy to ranks

Former Tongwynlais Temperance principal cornet Vicki Kennedy joins Black Dyke from Grimethorpe.

Dyke
 

The 2014 ‘Double’ champion Black Dyke has announced the signing of Vicki Kennedy on second cornet.

Vicki, who studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, is a past recipient of a Harry Mortimer Memorial Trust Award and a former principal cornet of Tongwynlais Temperance Band. She has recently been playing with Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

Re-united

"I have had a great time at Grimethorpe but I’m really looking forward to joining Black Dyke and in particular being re-united with my old teacher and principal cornet Richard Marshall," Vicki told 4BR.

Return home

Richard added: “We are obviously sad to say goodbye to Philippe Graf who, after a very successful 18 months, returns to his home in Switzerland.

However, we are all delighted to welcome Vicki to the band. I know that her talent, enthusiasm and dedication has always been admired and I’m sure she will enjoy a successful time at Black Dyke".

I have had a great time at Grimethorpe but I’m really looking forward to joining Black Dyke and in particular being re-united with my old teacher and principal cornet Richard MarshallVicki Kennedy

First appearance

Vicki's first appearance with the band will be at Crawley on Saturday 23rd November.

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