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New President for Heist

The up and comiog Brass Band Heist has a new president to help them fly the flag.

Heist
 

Brass Band Heist in Belgium has announced that Mrs. Hildegard Verwimp has been chosen their new President.

5th Anniversary

She accepted the invitation to lead one of Belgium's rapidly improving bands and is looking forward to helping them in future, with her first challenge to lead the band through their 5th anniversary year with concerts involving both Roger Webster and Katrina Marzella.

One of her goals is to get more involved with the local governance and keep building and guiding the young players into a bright future with the bandMD, Bert Van Thienen

Goals

MD Bert Van Thienen told 4BR: "One of her goals is to get more involved with the local governance and keep building and guiding the young players into a bright future with the band. I am delighted and looking forward to a successful collaboration."

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