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Hobbins and Strata part company

The musical partnership between Strata Brass and Alan Hobbins has come to an end.

Strarta Brass
  Alan Hobbins led Strata Brass at this year's Yorkshire Regional Championships

4BR has been informed that Strata Brass has parted company with MD Alan Hobbins. It comes after he led the band at the recent Yorkshire Regional Championships.

Thanks

A spokesman for the band told 4BR: "We would like to thank Alan for the work and enthusiasm he put in during the last six months and wish him every success in his future playing and conducting activities."


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