Alan Duguid Takes Mentoring Role at Abbey Brass

Abbey Brass (Abingdon) are delighted to announce that Alan Duguid has agreed to take on the role of mentor to Principal Conductor Rob Tompkins.

Alan will visit the band in Abingdon Oxfordshire on 4 occasions each year to assist the band in their preparations for the area qualifiers and to guide the band in their continued improvement while giving Rob some guidance on how he can improve his conducting skills.

Rob Tompkins told A4B: “I am delighted that Alan has agreed to take on this role. With visits 4 times a year and our annual visit from Philip Harper each year, I feel that both the band and I will have everything we need to continue the improvements we have been making over recent years.”

Alan will be making his first visit to Abingdon in October. He told A4B: “I am delighted to help out and am looking forward to working with Rob and the band”.