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Ascent of Mann at Hoover

Craig Mann has been appointed the new MD at Hoover (Bolton) Band.

Craig Mann
 

The Bolton (Hoover) Band has announced the appointment of Craig Mann as their new Musical Director.

New role

This news follows the recent departure of Trevor Halliwell, with Craig taking on the role after enjoying a successful tenure at Stretford Band, where he was MD for three years.

The move comes as Bolton (Hoover) look forward to more contesting success following their promotion to the First Section in January this year.

Delighted

Band Chairman Andy Pearson told 4BR: "We are delighted Craig has joined as Musical Director. He is a very talented conductor who has settled in very well, and we look forward to developing our musical partnership together."

Craig, who hails from Greater Manchester, has recently been working alongside conductors from across the banding globe at Allan Withington's Conducting Summer School in Sandbach, where he has worked with both Roberts Bakery and Foden’s Bands.

I'm looking to build on the foundations laid down by Trevor Halliwell’s excellent work over the past five yearsCraig Mann

Strong work ethic

Craig told 4BR: "I'm already thoroughly enjoying conducting Hoover. They're a great bunch of people with a strong work ethic, and I'm looking to build on the foundations laid down by Trevor Halliwell’s excellent work over the past five years."

He added: "I'd like to thank Stretford Band for a very enjoyable and rewarding time, and wish them all the best for the future."

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