New MD for Uppermill

The Uppermill Band has announced the appointment of Jamie Cooper as the band’s new Musical Director. Jamie Cooper is a Specialist Leader in Education for Music and has gained a proven record of developing musical ensembles, conducting and performing. Jamie has already worked with the band and will begin his permanent position with immediate effect. 

As a performer he has played cornet at the highest level and brings a wealth of experience and commenting on the appointment he said: "I feel extremely proud to have been offered the opportunity. I've been very impressed with the sense of togetherness within the band, and I know that we have a shared vision for bringing great musicality and excellence in performing to our local community and beyond. They are a band who have enjoyed many successes, most recently at Cheltenham and I hope that we can achieve even more together in the future."

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