Brighouse and Rastrick is looking for a Resident Conductor

The Brighouse and Rastrick Band invite applications for the post of Resident Conductor. The band is looking for a very strong band trainer / musical director, to work with us on a day-to-day basis to uphold the highest standards of performance. The desired candidate must also be an exceptional presenter and compere.

In return, the band offers the chance to work with an excellent team of dedicated players, and an opportunity to be an integral part of “B&R”, fulfilling a busy and high profile concert schedule throughout the country.

All applicants should be made in writing (including e-mail) by 9th September to any of the following:

• Mike Norton, Chairman. mikenorton58@btinternet.com ;
• Paul Beaumont, President. paul_beaumont@blueyonder.co.uk ; or
• Brighouse & Rastrick Band, “West Ridings”, Finkil Street, Brighouse, West Yorks. HD6 2NY

Resident Conductor

Written by Ian McKenzie on August 10th, 2006 with no comments.
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NY Philharmonic member depends on “Iron Butt” for nationwide motorcycle tours

Alan Baer has a special hobby: It involves a motorcycle. And a tuba. And buns of steel.

The New York Philharmonic’s tuba player belongs to a club whose members do long-distance “endurance” motorcycle trips, such as his 2 1/2-day, 3,200-kilometre odyssey to Vail, Colo., for the orchestra’s performances this summer.

Read article: Macleans.ca | Culture | NY Philharmonic member depends on “Iron Butt” for nationwide motorcycle tours

Written by Ian McKenzie on August 10th, 2006 with no comments.
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