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Wilkinson makes quick UK return

Dr Keith Wilkisnon will be making his third flight from the United States to the UK next week to take in the musical pleasures of Cornwall.

Keith Wilkinson
 

Keith Wilkinson will be making his third trans-Atlantic trip this year from his home in the USA to be a welcome guest of Helston Town Band in Cornwall.

He has accepted the invitation to judge the band's 57th annual Solo & Quartet Championships on Saturday 14th November, as well as leading them in their Remembrance Concert the following day.

Looking forward

Keith told 4BR. "It's wonderful to able to come back to the UK so soon after our laste enjoyable visit. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone connected with Helston Town Band and working with them in preparation for their important concert."

It's wonderful to able to come back to the UK so soon after our laste enjoyable visit. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone connected with Helston Town Band and working with them in preparation for their important concertDr Keith Wilkinson

Blackpool to Bolsover

Keith has certainly been seeing the sights on his trips this year — directing Newtongrange Silver Band to promotion from Senior Cup at the Spring Festival in Blackpool and recently October teaming back up with the William Davis Reunion Band in a well-received charity concert in Bolsover as part of the Bolsover Festival of Brass.

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