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Halliwell takes lead at Besses

The experienced Trevor Halliwell takes on the MD role at Besses o' th' Barn Band.

Trevor Halliwell
  Trevor Halliwell will take on the new MD Role at Besses

Besses o' th' Barn Band has announced the appointment of Trevor Halliwell as their new Musical Director.

Respected

The highly respected player, teacher, adjudicator and conductor has a life-long connection to the banding world — having been a former Champion Soloist of Great Britain and a leading player with the likes of Wingates and Foden's . He also held the position of principal trumpet with the Haffner Orchestra.

He has previously conducted the lies of Stalybridge, Marple and Hoover Bolton, and more recently led Golborne Band to promotion to the Second Section.

We are delighted to be working with Trevor as we approach our bi-centenary year in 2018Band spokesperson.

Excited

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We are delighted to be working with Trevor as we approach our bi-centenary year in 2018.

It is an exciting time for the band and we would welcome any players to come along and join us."

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