John Doyle Steps Down as Musical Director.

Milnrow Band announces that Musical Director John Doyle has stepped down from his position with immediate effect.

John has recently taken a large promotion in his day job which has added numerous demands on his time and efforts, this coupled with a two hour round trip to band twice a week has meant that he hasn’t been spending the time with his young family that he wants or they deserve - because of this John has taken the difficult decision to not only step down as MD of Milnrow Band, but to also take a break from banding in general.

In his resignation, John can be quoted as explaining “I have thoroughly enjoyed the past 2 years with Milnrow and feel that the band is very special indeed.” and also “I really hope we can work together again in the future and you can understand why I have had to make this really difficult decision. I really do wish the band well in the future.”

The band are understandably sad to have lost such a forward thinking and energetic MD in John but fully understand and support his decision to be a more present parent during his children's formative years. Milnrow Band thanks John for having played a large part in getting the band back active and playing to a good standard again following the unprecedented time off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The band’s management team has acted swiftly to appoint conductors to fulfil current engagements whilst the audition process for a new Musical Director starts.

The band are currently inviting applications for the vacancies of Musical Director and Principal Cornet, apply in confidence using info@milnrowband.co.uk or call Natalie Beer on 07795 148620.