Wetherby Silver has announced that they have secured the services of Garry Hallas as their new Musical Director.

The band hope that Garry will lead the band forward into 2009 with his well known infectious enthusiasm, determination and drive.

Fortunate

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Garry is a long-time friend and we feel fortunate that he could join us in the re-building of the band. Now in the Yorkshire Third Section, we are looking forward to a good year in contention at contests and still enjoying our active concert schedule."

I’m delighted to have found time to work with such a great, friendly bunch of people and am looking forward to a busy and productive start to 2009Garry Hallas

Delighted

Garry told 4BR: "I’m delighted to have found time to work with such a great, friendly bunch of people and am looking forward to a busy and productive start to 2009."

Garry’s first engagement with the band will be the Preston Guild Hall contest on February 8th.