Hobbins takes on lead role at Strata Brass

The well known player and conductor Alan Hobbins has been appointed the new MD at Strata Brass in Yorkshire.

Alan Hobbins comes to the band with a record of success

Wednesday, 23 November 2016

Strata Brass has announced the appointment of Alan Hobbins as their new Musical Director.

The well known former player with the likes of Grimethorpe, Brighouse & Rastrick, Fairey and Foden's will take on the role with immediate effect, having impressed the band in rehearsals and in the recent Bandfest event.

Proven pedigree

A spokesman told 4BR: "Alan comes with a proven pedigree as a player at the highest level and as a conductor in leading Hebden Bridge to the Yorkshire Area First Section title in 2013 and the Butlins crown in 2016."

The band was overwhelmed with the quality of the 12 applicants, but Alan immediately struck up a rapport during the audition process, and we are now working towards a second year competing at the top level in 2017Strata Brass

Rapport

They added: "The band was overwhelmed with the quality of the 12 applicants, but Alan immediately struck up a rapport during the audition process, and we are now working towards a second year competing at the top level in 2017."

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