Snell announced as MD at Leopard Coachline Canterbury Brass

Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass has announced the appointment of Andrew Snell as their new Musical Director. Born in Somerset, the former Grimethorpe Colliery Band trombonist, decided to emigrate to New Zealand in 2002. Since then he has enjoyed positions including: MD at Waitakere City 'Trusts' Brass, Lecturer in Brass and Musicianship at Charles Darwin University, the Orchestra Manager for the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra and Chief Executive Officer of the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music. In 2019 he became the Manager of Performing Arts at the Ara Institute of Canterbury in Christchurch.

Commenting on the appointment Andrew said, "Since moving back to New Zealand I've been without regular brass band involvement, so I'm really excited to be back in front of such a fine A Grade band again. They are already on an upward trajectory and I can't wait to see what we can achieve together."

Leopard Coachlines Canterbury Brass spokesperson Kevin McMorran stated, "We're delighted to welcome Andrew and look forward to continuing our recent progress with him at the helm". The band would also like to thank conductor Nathaniel Griffiths who recently returned to Australia to undertake further study.

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