The Scottish Brass Band Association (SBBA) has announced that Davide Angeletti has been appointed as interim treasurer, succeeding the late Julie Nicoll.

Davide joined the SBBA executive in his new role in September, with his appointment put to members at the SBBA annual general meeting in January for formal approval.

Experience

A graduate in history, art and design, and primary education, he brings experience in business management and finance from running his own companies for over 13 years.

Born in Rome, he has lived in Scotland for many years and is actively involved with Coalburn Silver Band, where is son is a member of the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland.

Priorities

A SBBA spokesperson told 4BR: "Davide is particularly passionate about the role brass bands play in their communities and the opportunities they create for young musicians.

His priorities at SBBA will be sound financial management, developing sustainable funding and helping to secure the long-term future of the association and NYBBS."