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Nicholson takes the reins at Wellington

David Nicholson has been appointed the new Musical Director of Wellington (Telford) Band.

David Nicholson
  David Nicholson has been appointed the new MD at Wellington (Telford) Band

The Wellington (Telford) Band has announced the appointment of David Nicholson as their new Musical Director.

Looking forward

With a diverse background in brass band music that spans both the Salvation Army and secular banding movements, he brings a huge amount of experience to the role.

The band stated that they were, "looking forward to the exciting journey ahead under his direction."

A member of Croydon Citadel Band for 20 years under Bandmaster Major Leslie Condon, he also enjoyed a five-year tenure in the euphonium section of The International Staff Band, where he played under Major Robert Redhead.

Conducting

His conducting skills were honed during a successful 10-year period as Bandmaster of Birmingham Citadel Band, as well as leading the likes of St. Austell, City of Coventry Brass and Redruth.

A director and trustee of Black Dyke Band, he is a global IT executive engaging in the field as an independent management consultant.

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