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Trinity Girls look for new lead

The successful musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Trinity Girls Band has come to an end.

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  The Brighouse & Rastrick trombonist was MD for two successful years with the band

The successful two year musical partnership between conductor Ryan Watkins and Trinity Girls Band has come to an end.

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A spokesperson told 4BR: "The band wish Ryan every success in his future ventures. The search for a new Musical Director will begin immediately.

Anyone who is interested in further developing the potential of this unique all-female band should please get in touch via the band's website."

I've had a fantastic two years with Trinity Girls, who have enjoyed one of the most successful periods in their contesting historyRyan Watkins

Fantastic two years

Meanwhile, Ryan commented: "I've had a fantastic two years with Trinity Girls, who have enjoyed one of the most successful periods in their contesting history.

The band will continue to thrive in the Second Section and I look forward to watching them grow and to still have a distant partnership with them in some way."

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