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Watkins to lead Trinity Girls

Brighouse & Rastrick trombone star Ryan Watkins has accepted the role as the new MD of Trinity Girls Band.

Trinity Girls
 

Trinity Girls Band has announced the appointment of Brighouse & Rastrick solo trombonist, Ryan Watkins as their new Musical Director.

Huge benefit

Band Chairperson, Denise Grundy, told 4BR: "Ryan has such passion and enthusiasm for music that we feel sure his appointment will be of huge benefit to our band. We look forward to an exciting future together."

I'm delighted to accept the position with Trinity Girls. This unique band has a fantastic future ahead of them and I'm looking forward to musically guiding them thereRyan Watkins

Delighted

Ryan commented: "I'm delighted to accept the position with Trinity Girls. This unique band has a fantastic future ahead of them and I'm looking forward to musically guiding them there."

Denise Grundy added: "We would like to thank all those conductors who have helped us over the last two years, in particular Jonathan Davies who led us through two Area contests and to a fine runner-up place at the Ripon Entertainment Contest in May this year."

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