News from the World of Brass Bands

Beatty commented, "I have seen many players, both children and adult, develop into some superb players. And I pay tribute to Joanne Brookes Wright, the band manager and solo horn, for her work with the training band that has fed players into the main band. The band has some real character and spirit and this always came through in their playing with gritty and exciting performances. They are a great team and always play superbly. However, I believe every conductor (or headmaster, director etc) has a shelf life. I have had time constraints recently, it was clear that my ambition for Dinnington to win the second section area would have to be with someone else."

The band has recently appointed Lindon Bolt as its new musical Director. Lindon has enjoyed 5 successful years building a solid team at Deepcar Band where he had recently taken the decision to step down, so it seemed the perfect solution for Dinnington to approach him. Bolt said, "I am very excited by the opportunity to lead a band such as Dinnington. They have a great attitude and team spirit and i look forward to what the future may bring. I hope I can live up to the legacy left by my predecessor!" Beatty added, "In Lindon they have found a committed, loyal and talented conductor to take them forward - and a thoroughly nice chap. I would say to him that he has found a great band to help him make his mark as a conductor in the second section. I still feel a part of Dinnington and the band and members are close to my heart. I will see them regularly and look forward to their performance in Bradford."