Fortunately for the Band, Willie was willing to step up to the plate again and built on the foundations that both he and Glenn had laid down, expanding repertoire and introducing more challenging pieces while ensuring that entertainment was the primary driver behind music selection.
After almost another 10 years in charge Willie decided to once more step back from the podium . Fortunately two willing candidates from the Band stepped forward and agreed to share the conducting duties while continuing to sit in as player. George Brown is a stalwart of the local brass music scene and is a versatile tenor horn, euphonium, cornet and trumpet player in a variety of styles, brass band, big band, classical and dance music to name a few. Ed Friday is a music teacher for Moray Council who also plays in the Mario Janetta Big Band and the Scottish Recorder Ensemble. Ed often pulls out one or more recorders during our concerts to give the Band a break and amaze the audience.
In 2022 Matt Bailey (Musical Director with Turriff Silver Band) offered to work with the band in the lead up to an important concert in aid of local charities. Based on the success of this work, he agreed to take up the position of conductor full time. Matt has considerable experience working at the heart of the banding world in the North West of England, both as a player and a conductor, including at the iconic Whit Friday Marches and with the famous Besses O' th' Barn.