Burnett takes baton at GCG

The experienced Bob Burnett will take Gwaun Cae Gurwen Band to the Welsh National Eisteddfod in August.

Bob Burnett will lead Gwaun Cae Gurwen to the National Eisteddfod

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

The experienced euphonium player and conductor Robert Burnett will lead one of Welsh banding's most famous names, Gwaun Cae Gurwen, as they compete at the Welsh National Eisteddfod in Cardiff in August.

Respect

Regarded as one of the finest Welsh euphonium players of his generation, Bob has played for the likes of Cory, Tredegar, Parc & Dare and more latterly Mid Rhondda. He has also gained wide-ranging respect for his teaching and conducting over the years, including a highly enjoyable spell in France.

This is a very exciting time for us and we're looking forward to working with such an inspirational musicianBand spokesperson

Exciting time

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "This is a very exciting time for us and we're looking forward to working with such an inspirational musician.

Rehearsals are going very well and everyone is looking forward to competing at the Eisteddfod."

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