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Pearson takes over at Freckleton

The experienced John Pearson has become the new MD at Freckleton Band

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  John Pearson has become the new MD at Freckleton Band

The Freckleton Band has announced the appointment of John Pearson as their new Musical Director.

John joins from Blackpool Brass, where he gained an impressive set of contest results, including victory at the Brass at the Guild event as well two podium finishes at the North West Area contest.

Also joining the band is Kev Cole on Eb tuba as well as Ben Robinson and Alice Walker on cornet. Kev joins from London & Southern Counties champion Friary Guildford, with Ben coming from Haslingden & Helmshore.

We are looking forward to returning to the Championship Section next year and we're really pleased that John has agreed to take overFreckleton Band

Build

Band Chairman Jonathan Parton told 4BR: "We are looking forward to returning to the Championship Section next year and we're really pleased that John has agreed to take over.

With the addition of our new players, we hope to build on recent success for 2019 and beyond."

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