Thornton relinquishes baton at Grimethorpe
David Thornton has announced that he will be leaving his position as Musical Director of the famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band, with his final appearance taking place this weekend. Commenting on the decision David stated, "It's been a thrill to conduct Grimethorpe over the past three years and I'm positive I'm leaving the band and the organisation a stronger one than when I arrived. When change is needed though, you must be brave enough to make it, and this will allow me the freedom in my diary to take on a more varied workload and return to more playing activities and overseas work.” David continued, “I'd like to thank everyone involved at Grimethorpe for their hard work and company over the last three years. It has been a pleasure, and I'll be in the audience in at the British Open rooting for the band."
Band Chairperson, Andrew Coe commented, "I would like to register our thanks to David for all the hard work and extraordinary commitment which he has shown through some of the most challenging times in the band's recent history. He can be proud of what he has achieved in re-establishing an artistic direction for Grimethorpe as well as helping to rebuild its reputation for delivering inventive, entertaining performances on stage and to have achieved what he has against the backdrop of Covid-19 is something we will always be grateful for." Band Manager Richard Windle added, "We would like to place on record our thanks to David for all that he has achieved as Musical Director. The last few years have been very challenging, and he has been integral in securing the future of the band and leading it with distinction to a much stronger place both musically and as an organisation. We wish him well for the future.”
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