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Santa delivers new MD at Denton

Denton Brass get a new musical present as Graham Smith takes over the helm.

 

Denton Brass has announced the appointment of Graham Smith as their new Musical Director.

Graham takes over the reigns from the beginning of next year from Johnathan P. Davies.

This is a truly exciting time for the band, with such an experienced man at the front of the band as it enters it’s 150th yearChairman, Paul Keogh

Pleased

The band report that they are very pleased to have secured Graham's services at this time.

Paul Keogh, Chairman of Denton Brass told 4BR: "This is a truly exciting time for the band, with such an experienced man at the front of the band as it enters it’s 150th year. The band are looking forward to many good and satisfying performances both at concerts and contests."

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