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Fenwick takes over the helm at Easington Colliery

Easington Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Jonathan Fenwick as their new Musical Director.

Jonathan Fenwick
  Jonathan Fenwick will take on the role of MD with Easington Colliery

Easington Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Jonathan Fenwick as their new conductor.

So impressed

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The band were so impressed with Jonathan's work ethic and professionalism after a successful temporary spell at the helm over the summer, winning at the Beamish and the Picnic in the Park contests.

He also helped prepare the band alongside Daniel Brooks for our recent excellent runner-up finish at the Bolsover contest.

With this in mind we felt he was the perfect person to work with us towards an excellent future."

With this in mind we felt he was the perfect person to work with us towards an excellent futureEasington Colliery Band

Delighted

Following 18 months as resident conductor at Reg Vardy Band, Jonathan is now delighted to become Musical Director at a resurgent Easington Colliery where he plans to prepare them for a successful 2019 and beyond.

Talking about his appointment, he said: "I was in no doubt about taking on this role after the incredible amount of hard work they put in and enthusiasm showed over the summer.

They are a band on the up and under my direction I intend to keep them improving into next year and beyond"

Extremely happy

In response, Band Manager, Peter Lawson added: "Jonathan has worked tremendously hard with us over the summer and we were eager to get him more involved. We were all extremely happy when he accepted the role on a permanent basis."

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