Benjamin Richeton leaves Black Dyke

Black Dyke’s star soprano player has called time with the Queensbury based band. He leaves the band after four rewarding years, with European, Open and National successes, fantastic tours to New York, Japan, Switzerland and not forgetting The Glastonbury Festival!

Benjamin commented, "I feel honoured to have been a part of this iconic institution. The standard and dedication from everyone at Black Dyke is second to none, and some of the memories I have made will stay with me forever. I wish my friends and colleagues the very best and I look forward to the next chapter – which starts with adjudication training and an upcoming recording project for charity."

Black Dyke's Music Director Nicholas Childs commented "myself and the band would like to place on record our thanks to Benjamin, a fine player and friends forever."

Benjamin gave his final performance with the band on 13^th July at a concert in Queensbury. The band have filled the vacancy left by Benjamin with the internal move of Martin Irwin from the front row to the sop chair. Black Dyke also welcome Adam Neild to the repiano chair and Sammy Latus to the horn section. Nicholas Childs continued: “It’s exciting times to welcome this new group of players, particularly with a nice blend of youth and experience, which helps to keep the ambition strong.”

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