IT is the end of an era for Dubbo and District Concert Band's resident conductor Steve Smith.
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After more than seven years in Dubbo, Mr Smith is packing his bags to study a Masters of Conducting at the Sydney Conservatorium.
Grateful for his time in Dubbo, Mr Smith said he was looking forward to the next step in Sydney.
"It's been a wonderful opportunity with the band here and Dubbo is a great community to be a part of," Mr Smith said.
"In the time I was involved, the band has grown from 12 members to more than 50."
Mr Smith said his time in Sydney studying his Masters could lead him anywhere.
"There's no definite path," he said.
"I could stay in the country or possibly go abroad."
But, the Dubbo and District Concert Band will not be abandoned, with Neill Ryan stepping up to take Mr Smith's reigns.
Mr Ryan said he was slightly nervous about his new role as this was his first official gig as a concert band conductor.
With the upcoming Anzac Day named to be the Dubbo and District Concert Band's next big performance, Mr Ryan said they were already preparing for the centenary celebrations.