Unite the Union Band has announced that the highly experienced David Hirst has accepted the invitation to become the band’s new Musical Director.

Working hard

A spokesperson told 4BR: "David is regarded as one of the finest band trainers in the country and we are already working hard preparing for the Butlins Championships in January and looking forward to the challenge of ‘St Magnus’ at the Yorkshire Area."

Impressed

David added: "I’ve conducted the band on numerous occasions over the years and have been impressed with the enthusiasm and forward thinking of the players and management.

I’m looking forward to the challenge of the next two contests and a busy concert diary, which includes a number of prestigious events."

These are exciting times for the band. We are committed and determined and working with David will only crystallise that enthusiasmUnite the Union

Committed

The band spokesperson concluded: "These are exciting times for the band. We are committed and determined and working with David will only crystallise that enthusiasm.

There is a lot of hard work going off in the back ground and some fantastic projects now under way. Getting David on board is a very important part of that process and we are delighted to have secured his expertise."