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Orchestral lead at Verwood

Kevin Smith, bass trombonist of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is the new man at the helm at Verwood Concert Brass.

Verwood
 

Verwood Concert Brass has announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as their new MD.

Orchestral bass

Kevin studied at the Royal Academy of Music and spent several years working with the London Symphony, BBC Symphony, London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic, the Philharmonia and the Orchestra of The Royal Opera House. He has been Principal Bass Trombone of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for the last 18 years.

These are exciting times for Verwood and we were very happy when Kevin accepted our offer to become out new MDMike Dunnings

Exciting times

Bandmaster Mike Dunnings told 4BR: "These are exciting times for Verwood and we were very happy when Kevin accepted our offer to become out new MD. We are looking forward to 2012 and working with Kevin. He is already a big hit with the members of the band."

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