The European Brass Band Association's Annual General Meeting saw the election of a new Chairperson and member to the EBBA Music Commission.

Current member Ben Haemhouts of Belgium was confirmed as the new Chairperson, taking over from Chris King of England who has stepped down from the role to become one of the EBBA financial auditors.

The new member was confirmed as conductor Katrina Marzella-Wheeler of Scotland who now joins Ben alongside colleagues Frode Rydland (Norway), Oliver Waespi (Switzerland) and Andreas Wetterlund (Sweden).

Welcome and thanks

Speaking at the meeting, EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg welcomed them to their new roles stated: "Our thanks got to Chris King for his excellent work and who remains part of the EBBA organisation in a new position, and we welcome Ben and Katrina to the Music Commission — one of the most important roles in shaping the musical development of European banding."