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Dunne takes the helm at Lydney

Thomas Dunne becomes the new Musical Director of Lydney Town Band.

Dunne
  Tom (left) worked alongside Sion and Kevin (right) with the band for their Area contest preparations

Lydney Town Band has announced the appointment of Tom Dunne (left) as its new Musical Director.

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama graduate currently plays for Filton Concert Brass and has recently developed a passion for conducting, over the last year covering concerts and rehearsals with a number of bands.

Taking over

Tom will take over from Kevin Ford who has become increasingly busy with the development of the hugely successful 40-strong Training Band, which will now form a string tributary of talent to flow into the senior band.

He told 4BR: "We're extremely pleased that such a talented musician will take us forward in a new direction. Having been the MD for several years, I moved to solo horn for the Area contest and I'm pleased that it looks like I will be staying there for some time now!"

Tom is no stranger to the band having worked on their preparation for the recent West of England Regional Championships alongside guest conductor Sion Rhys Jones.

Inspiring

A band spokesperson added: "It's been inspiring having such high calibre musicians guiding us through the music. We are very grateful to them both for their hard work and are looking forward to working with Tom and maintaining our association with Sion over the coming years."

With the hugely successful Training Band as a foundation stone, this is an organisation brimming with potential. The future looks good!Tom Dunne

Delighted

Speaking about his new role Tom told 4BR: "I was delighted to be asked to help prepare the band for the Area contest. I've known this lovely group of players for several years now, and I'm thrilled to be appointed.

With the hugely successful Training Band as a foundation stone, this is an organisation brimming with potential. The future looks good!"

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