Marsden Silver has announced the appointment of the experienced Leigh Baker as their new Musical Director.

The former Brighouse & Rastrick player and conductor joins the top section Yorkshire outfit bringing his experience of tenures at the likes of Leyland, Carlton Main, GUS and Whitburn.

In addition, his wide ranging series of compositions and arrangements have been performed at bands at all levels across the banding globe, whilst he has also gained extensive adjudication experience.

Delighted

He told 4BR that he was delighted to be working with, "a Yorkshire banding institution with a great set up and a talented group of players".

In welcoming him the band also took the opportunity to thank conductor Andrew Lofthouse for his "sterling leadership" as he now returns to playing with Leyland Band.

Gelled

A spokesperson said: "We're thrilled to secure a person in Leigh with such experience and knowledge. We have gelled straight away and we are looking to the future boosted by a number of exciting projects."