

Thomas Dunne
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@TL_Dunne
@WGSSSDTP PhD Researcher at @CUSocSci exploring the accessibility of music education in Wales | Music Journalist | Conductor @LydneyBand |



We found out this week that in recognigition of their years of service to developing the next generation of brass players, Ken and Roger Powell - two stalwarts of the band, have been shortlisted for the 2024 @BrassBandsEng Services to Youth Award! 🎉

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I graduated today as a Doctor of Philosophy from @unibirmingham @Eng_Lang_UoB. Wow. Achieving a life goal is amazing; better still, to celebrate it with the people I love. A gloriously sunny day to reflect the pride shining in my heart. ☀️ Thank you. #PhDone #phdlife #ClassOf2024














What 👏 a 👏 year!!! Where to begin?! We marked the Town Band’s 130th anniversary with a phenomenal concert to a full house in Lydney Town Hall! We entered three contests - ODBBA, WEBBA and Wychavon, taking second place AND best soloist AND youngest player at the latter!

So, Wychavon… We came SECOND!!! 😁 Our solo horn,@samanthaford473 , won Best Soloist and Edward, won Youngest Percussionist (he’s only 11!)






Last night was incredible!!! 😁 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came and supported us last night as we celebrated our 130th Anniversary! The opportunity to play to a full house, in our hometown, was just phenomenal!
