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McCabe set for Lindley helm

The Lindley Band has announced that the highly respected cornet player James McCabe will take over the baton duties with the band after the Yorkshire Regional Championships.

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  The Lindley Band will be led by former Rothwell and Fairey Band principal cornet James McCabe.

The Lindley Band has announced the appointment of the well renowned cornet soloist James McCabe as their new Musical Director.

The former principal cornet of the Fairey and Rothwell Temperance, and assistant principal cornet at Black Dyke, James will take up his post with after the forthcoming Yorkshire Area.

Commitments

This allows him to fulfil his playing commitments with Rothwell Temperance. He will make his contest debut with the band at the Whit Friday competitions in June.

This allows him to fulfil his playing commitments with Rothwell Temperance. He will make his contest debut with the band at the Whit Friday competitions in June4BR

Looking forward

A spokesperson told 4BR: "James is looking forward to working with the band on a variety of exciting projects.

During the interim the band has secured the services of the experienced Neil Jowett to lead them in Huddersfield, whilst making a welcome return to the playing ranks are Paul Harrison and Robert Sykes on back row cornet and Martin Gledhill on baritone.

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