The Hebden Bridge Band has announced that Alan Hobbins has stepped down from the position of Musical Director.

Thanks

Chairman Dayle Squires told 4BR: "The change is for personal reasons and was by mutual consent. We would like to publicly thank Alan for his efforts during his time with us, which included a notable victory at the First Section Yorkshire Area this year and the resulting visit to the National Finals."

The band has improved greatly during Alan’s time, and he leaves us in a good position to compete in the Championship Section in 2014Hebden Bridge Band

Improved

He added: "The band has improved greatly during Alan’s time, and he leaves us in a good position to compete in the Championship Section in 2014.

We wish Alan every success in the future and we hope to announce his successor very soon."