Withington to lead at Carlton Main 

Allan Withington has become the new professional conductor at Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band. The partnership will make their contest debut together at the Yorkshire Regional Championship in March.
 
Band Manager, Robert Browne stated, "We're obviously thrilled to have been able to secure Allan's services. His musical reputation speaks for itself and after discussing with him our ambitions we knew it was a wonderful opportunity to work with one of the banding world's premier conducting talents."
 
Commenting on his new role Allan said, "I'm looking forward to this new appointment with a band that certainly shares my musical outlook. I've been very impressed by the organisation and the commitment of the players. I've always given 100% in my commitment in any appointment and so I hope this will help enable the band to reach new heights. Success is relative to the work put in and I'm excited to look ahead to the Yorkshire Regional Championships."
 
Allan will work alongside Musical Director, Ian McElligott. 

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