Matthew Whitfield, Musical Director of Rivington & Adlington has completed his trainee programme and become a full member of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators (AoBBA).

The former percussionist with Wingates and Black Dyke, he gained extensive performance experience before also moving into conducting. He is Head of Music at Lowton CofE High School.

Delighted

Having completed the three-year trainee programme, Matthew commented: "I'm delighted to be accepted as a full member of the association. I must thank my mentor, Martin Heartfield who has been a great support throughout the process, along with every AoBBA member I worked alongside.

Their professionalism and expert knowledge has been first class, and I highly recommend the trainee scheme to anybody considering making the move into adjudicating."

Our training programme continues to encourage and develop the future generation of adjudicatorsMartin Heartfield — AoBBA's Head of Trainee Programme,

Outstanding

In response, AoBBA's Head of Trainee Programme, Martin Heartfield, added: "Matthew has proved to be an outstanding trainee throughout the programme, and I'm delighted for him.

Our training programme continues to encourage and develop the future generation of adjudicators. And I'm grateful to all the contest organisers who continue to value and support our programme across the country with high quality assignments."

Find out more

For more information about the association go to: www.aobba.com