Cutt in for Thoresby Shield assault

Garry Cutt will lead Thoresby Colliery at the Grand Shield in Blackpool.

Monday, 30 April 2012

Thoresby Colliery Band has announced that they will be teaming up with Garry Cutt for their assault on the Grand Shield in Blackpool.

Busy

Garry will take time out from his busy Grimethorpe schedule to work with the band for the first time as they prepare to tackle Peter Graham’s ‘Shoulders of Giants’.

It’s a real privilege to work with one of the country's finest conductors. I’m sure that both parties will enjoy the experienceChairman, George Kennedy

Enjoying

Musical Director David Purkiss told 4BR: "The band is making good progress on the piece and it is one that we are really enjoying rehearsing.

I’m handing over to Garry and with two weeks still to go I can't wait to hear the band's performance of the piece on the day."

Band Chairman George Kennedy added: "It’s a real privilege to work with one of the country's finest conductors. I’m sure that both parties will enjoy the experience."

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