Celebrating Forty years at Fairlop 

Kevin Jordan's 40 years and counting of outstanding musical service to Fairlop Brass from Greater London was at the band’s recent ‘Brass on the Grass’ concert. Kevin was presented with a specially commissioned cake, made by the wife of the band’s solo horn player, to mark this significant milestone.  
 
Kevin joined Fairlop as a baritone player in 1968, going on to also enjoy stints on horn and Eb tuba. He was encouraged to start conducting at the age of 17 by the band's founder Dennis Carney and has remained as part of the Fairlop organisation ever since, taking over at the conducting helm in 1984. During this tenure the band has enjoyed considerable success both on and off the contest stage, including the Third Section National Championship title in 1995 and several subsequent appearances at Cheltenham, the latest in 2023. 
 
Kevin has been recognised for his inspirational leadership by the local Arts Council with the presentation of the Audrey Toms Award for services to the local Musical Community. He is currently preparing the band for a tour to The Netherlands and a concert as part of the prestigious Westminster Gardens concert series in August. 

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