Kerwin takes flugel seat at Dyke

Alex Kerwin has taken over the flugel horn seat at Black Dyke.

Tuesday, 08 April 2008

Black Dyke has announced that Alex Kerwin has joined them on flugel horn with immediate effect.

Leading soloist

Dr Nicholas Childs, Director of Music at Black Dyke told 4BR: "I am delighted to welcome Alex to Black Dyke, as a full time member of the band; she is an extremely talented instrumentalist who I am sure will establish herself as one of our leading soloists."

It is the pinnacle of my dreams to be appointed flugel soloist with Black DykeAlex Kerwin

Pinnacle

Meanwhile Alex commented: "It is the pinnacle of my dreams to be appointed flugel soloist with Black Dyke. Since playing on soprano with Black Dyke in 2004 I have forged a strong friendship with the band and I am looking forward to a long and fruitful time here. It is an honour."

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