Betty Anderson HONORARY PATRON OF HATHERN BAND FOR OVER 30 YEARS

Betty Anderson HONORARY PATRON OF HATHERN BAND FOR OVER 30 YEARS

Jan. 10, 2018

Sadly I have to announce the death of Betty Anderson who died on 8th January after a long illness. Betty has been an Honorary Patron of Hathern Band for over 25 years.

Betty was a pioneer of women being active in Brass Bands, firstly as a fine tenor horn player with Kibworth Band and going on to conduct Ratby Band where amongst other distinctions she was the first female conductor to win the Grand Shield and to conduct at the British Open.

Betty has also been for many years a mentor and friend to many bands in Leicestershire and for over 20 years has been the President of the Leicestershire Brass Band Association. Many young players owe their training and interest in Brass Bands to this remarkable women. Her lasting legacy is the fine condition of Brass Banding in the East Midlands.