Thurcroft Welfare Band from Yorkshire has announced the appointment of Matthew Wright as their new Musical Director.

First appointment

Having studied brass band conducting at Huddersfield University with Philip McCann, it will be his first senior appointment, and followed an extended selection period from which he emerged from a strong field of interested parties.

Exciting time

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The band was attracted by Matthew’s musical ability and patient directing which were obvious in his audition.

He joins the band at an exciting time, and keen to build on our position near the top of the Yorkshire Area Fourth Section."

They added: "He inherits a band with very few vacancies and a strong training band with several members keen to join the main band."

I’m delighted to be conducting Thurcroft and I’m keen to take the band forwardMD, Matthew Wright

Delighted

Matthew himself added: "I’m delighted to be conducting Thurcroft and I’m keen to take the band forward."