Richard Marshall BA (Hons) LRSM

One of the finest cornet players of his generation, Richard began playing the cornet at the age of 9 years old.  Throughout his early playing years he became a recipient of numerous awards such as the Harry Mortimer Brass Student of the Year, the Professor Charles Leggett Cornet Prize and he became the British Open Junior Solo Champion in successive years.

It was in 1996, whilst at the age of 19 that Richard became principal cornet of the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, a position he held for 10 years.   During his time at Grimethorpe Richard gained a BA (Hons) in Band Studies and an LRSM in Bandmastership.  He was also awarded the Soloist Prize at the Brass in Concert Championships on no less than 3 occasions.

His debut solo CD “The Debutante” was released in 1999, and his last CD “Blaze” was released in 2005.  Blaze has received world-wide acclaim and it was awarded the British Bandsman and 4barsrest Solo CD of the Year.
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