Dr Nicholas Childs for Co-op
The Co-operative Funeralcare Band is pleased to announce that Dr Nicholas Childs has agreed to conduct the band at this year's Scottish Championship.
Dr Child's association with the band over the past twelve years has brought with it a great deal of success including four Scottish titles. Dr Childs commented "I am looking forward to the preparations, the excitement of a thrilling Bourgeois testpiece and the camaraderie of this very special band."
Band Chairman Paul Kiernan commented "We are delighted that once again we can team up with Nicholas"
The band has also recently secured the signings of four quality players to bolster the ranks. Firstly, Laura Mullen has joined on 2nd Horn having previously played Solo Horn with Johnstone Band. John Stirling joins on 1st Baritone from Clackmannan Band where he was Principal Euphonium. Chris Shanks comes in on 2nd Euphonium from The Kirkintilloch Band with William Lauder moving to 2nd Baritone to complete the section. Finally, the bands former Principal Cornet and Musical Director Allan Ramsey has re-joined in a playing capacity to further strengthen our cornet team.
Band Manager Martin Stack commented "The appointment of Dr Childs has given the band a great lift, the mutual respect between, band and Musical Director is very evident. We are very pleased to greet these new, extremely talented individuals to the team, as we look forward with purpose to a busy 2012".
