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Renshaw ends Strata connection

Derek Renshaw and Strata Brass part ways after National Finals.

Strata Brass
 

Strata Brass has informed 4BR that they have parted company with MD Derek Renshaw.

Derek's last appearance with the band was at the First Section National Final in Cheltenham last weekend where the Yorkshire band came sixteenth.

We are sorry that Derek has decided to move on to pastures new, but we have thoroughly enjoyed our short time with himStrata Brass

Enjoyed

Secretary Paul Wilkinson commented: "We are sorry that Derek has decided to move on to pastures new, but we have thoroughly enjoyed our short time with him, achieving several contest successes — not least, qualifying for the First Section National Final for the first time."

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