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Heritage plans for future

Test Valley's new MD is looking forward not back following his appointment as Musical Director.

John Heritage
  John Heritage has been appointed as the new MD at Test Valley Brass

Test Valley Brass has announced the appointment of John Heritage as it new Musical Director.

Having enjoyed a successful professional musical career, having held several Director of Music posts in schools and colleges, John is also a respected freelance trumpet player. No stranger to the brass band world he has played both brass and percussion as well as being a successful conductor of a number of bands.

Excited

Principal cornet, Louise Porter told 4BR: "The whole band is excited to welcome John into the Test Valley organisation.

His musical knowledge and high class experience combined with his fun and friendly personality makes the future look very bright for us."

Test Valley Brass is a talented and friendly group and I'm looking forward to forthcoming appearances starting with the West of England Regional Championships in TorquayMD, John Heritage

Talented

Meanwhile, John added: "Test Valley Brass is a talented and friendly group and I'm looking forward to forthcoming appearances starting with the West of England Regional Championships in Torquay."

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