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New duo lead Matlock

David Clark and Keith Buxton to lead Matlock from the front.

Matlock
 

The Matlock Band has announced their new conducting team in a new set up under the direction of David Clark and Keith Buxton.

Contests and concerts

David, who stepped in to lead the band at the recent Midlands Area contest will continue to work with the band in the contesting arena, whilst Keith will take up the position of resident conductor, developing the band and its summer concert programme.

I'm really looking forward to working with Keith and the band once again as they look toward the Leicester contest later in the yearDavid Clark

Looking forward

David told 4BR: "I'm really looking forward to working with Keith and the band once again as they look toward the Leicester contest later in the year. I am hopeful that with hard work and focus more contest success and band development will follow."

Meanwhile Keith added: "I’m delighted to work with David and the band."

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