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Ratby Band celebrates with new MD |
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RATBY CO-OPERATIVE BRASS BAND, confirmed
MICHAEL FOWLES as their new Musical Director at their Celebration
Concert on Saturday 2nd October 2004. Michael, from Manchester, has taken up the post after a lengthy selection process of international 
applicants. He said "I am delighted to be associated with such a
hard-working organisation as the Ratby Co-operative Brass Band. Having
overall musical responsibility for the 4 bands - 120 players in total -
means I can continue influencing the next generation of musicians."
President of Ratby Band PHILIP PLANT said "We are very happy Michael is
joining us - he is a talented young man with the best interests of our
organisation at heart."The Celebration Concert also saw the presentation of Player and Bandsperson of the Year Awards. JULIE TAYLOR (2nd Cornet) and KEITH LANGDON (Tutti Cornet) share the Player of the Year Cup, receiving recognition for their consistent playing during the last 12 months. Bandsperson of the Year, chosen by band members, goes to SARAH FRANKHAM (Asst Band Manager and Press Officer) for her work on the organisational front. Ratby Co-operative Brass Band will be at the Pontins Contest in October where they will be conducted by Stan Lippeatt due to Michael having other commitments. The Senior Band will end its contest season by supporting the Leicestershire Brass Band Assoc Contest held in Leicester in November, which Ratby's two other contesting bands, the Ratby Mid Band and Ratby Youth Band, will also compete at. |