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Thoresby catch Fisher as new resident

Thoresby Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Sam Fisher as their new resident conductor as they seek long awaited Area title.

Sam Fisher
  Sam Fisher will work alongside Professional Conductor Ian McElligott

Ahead of their attempt to claim the Midlands Regional title for the first time since 1975, Thoresby Colliery Band has announced the appointment of Sam Fisher as their new Resident Musical Director.

Experience

Having gained playing experience with the likes of Brighouse & Rastrick, Grimethorpe Colliery, Carlton Main Frickley and many leading professional groups and ensembles, he has also enjoyed conducting success with West Yorkshire Police, Old Silkstone, Chapeltown Silver and Carlton Main Frickley amongst others.

As a trainee member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators, he is now also looking forward to a number of assignments in 2019, including the National Youth Championships and the Whit Friday contests.

He is a top quality musician and his forward thinking attitude and strong work ethic are the perfect attributes to take us to the next level working alongside Professional Conductor Ian McElligottThoresby Colliery

Top quality

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "We're delighted Sam has accepted the role with us.

He is a top quality musician and his forward thinking attitude and strong work ethic are the perfect attributes to take us to the next level working alongside Professional Conductor Ian McElligott."

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