New Comrade leader at Soham

Soham Comrades have a new leader as Keith Schroeter takes over musical command.

Tuesday, 23 December 2008

Soham Comrades has anounced the appointment of Keith Schroeter as their new Musical Director.

Impressed

Keith has been working with the band since September and impressed them so much they asked him to take on the role permanently.

Keith was first introduced to music through the Salvation Army and following his degree at Salford University he was one the founder members of Zone One Brass.

Keith is now looking forward to the challenge of working with the Soham Comrades Band and restoring their position as Cambridgeshire’s premier bandSoham Comrades

Premier band

In 2002 Keith accepted the position as Musical Director of Thundersley Brass and over 5 years took them from Fourth Section to the Second Section, qualifying for two consecutive National Finals.

Simon Anker told 4BR: "Keith is now looking forward to the challenge of working with the Soham Comrades Band and restoring their position as Cambridgeshire’s premier band."

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