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New MD at Chapletown

Andrew Dennis returns to Chapletown as Toby Bannan says goodbye.

Chapletown
 

Chapeltown Band has announced that following a career change, which necessitated working evenings/nights, Toby Bannan has resigned as their Musical Director.

Thanks

The band told 4BR that they would like to publicly thank Toby for all his hard work over the last 2 years during a particularly difficult period.

The band are delighted to welcome back Andrew Dennis as new Musical Director, who previously conducted the band between 2000-2002, during one of their most successful periods.

The band are looking forward to working with Andrew again and have already seen a positive move forward with two new players joining the band since Andrew’s returnChapletown Band

Looking forward

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "The band are looking forward to working with Andrew again and have already seen a positive move forward with two new players joining the band since Andrew’s return."

Andrew has agreed to take Chapeltown in addition to his commitment as the new Musical Director at Shirland Welfare Training Band.

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