Tutoring on two Summer Schools and a relaxing weeks holiday in Gran Canaria, this is what Richard was up to!
On Saturday 3rd July Richard performed as guest soloist with the City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band conducted by Gareth Ritter.
One of the finest cornet players of his generation, Richard began playing the cornet at the age of 9 years old.
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.
Richard has released three solo CD’s, all of which have been received with critical acclaim.
Richard is a regular tutor with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, Yorkshire Youth Brass Band and the International Brass Band Summer School. He is also a cornet tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music and Birmingham Conservatoire and a York Performing Artist and Consultant.
Richard is currently principal cornet of the world famous Black Dyke Band, a position that is known as the "hottest seat in banding". read more
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