Following their recent qualification to the First Section National Finals in Cheltenham, the Skelmanthorpe Band has announced the appointment of Martin Heartfield as their new Musical Director.

Successful

The experienced MD has a long and successful career in the banding movement stretching over thirty years. His previous bands include Aveley, Thoresby Colliery, Desford, Nottingham City Transport, Blidworth and Yorkshire Imperial.

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "All of the players thoroughly enjoyed Martin's preparation and direction for the recent Yorkshire Regional Championships.

We are delighted to have secured his services as our Musical Director as he brings stability and experience together with vision and ambition. "

We are delighted to have secured his services as our Musical Director as he brings stability and experience together with vision and ambitionSkelmanthorpe Band

Impressed

In response, Martin added: "I've been very impressed with the band's work ethic and ambition in rehearsals, so I was delighted when they invited me to work with them on a permanent basis."