Making Music, the UK's membership organisation for leisure-time music groups, has announced the appointment of Miranda Glen as its new manager in Wales.

The appointment comes at an important time for Welsh brass banding, with Making Music stating that with a wealth of experience working in the charity sector, Glen will support Making Music member groups and undertake campaigning and advocacy on their behalf, as well as the Welsh leisure-time music community in general.

Originally from Canada, Mirander Glen is the founder and musical director of a leisure-time choir in her Welsh hometown of Llanfyllin.

Her previous work in the charity sector, both in Canada and the UK, comes from a broad range of areas, including youth work, theatre and antenatal support.

Glen takes over the role from John Rostron, who had held the position since October 2019.

Supporting members

Speaking about the appointment, Barbara Eifler, Chief Executive of Making Music, said: "We are delighted to introduce Miranda to the leisure-time music sector in Wales.

We feel sure she will continue John's excellent work in supporting members in Wales and take this to the next stage."

I want to make music accessible to as many people as possible, no matter how young or oldMiranda Glen

Excited

In response Miranda Glen said: "I'm very excited to champion leisure-time musicians in Wales, both in the English and Welsh languages.

This is a country where music-making of all kinds is deeply entrenched in the national psyche, and the opportunity to nurture it is a great privilege. I've been making music since the age of six and it continues to occupy a major part of my life.

I want to make music accessible to as many people as possible, no matter how young or old."