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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 become 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 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 latest 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 As a performer Richard has traveled to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Canada, America and several European Countries. He has performed solos in some of the worlds finest concert venues such as Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. Richard is also a regular tutor with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the National Youth Brass Band of Wales. Richard became principal cornet of Black Dyke Band at the beginning of 2006. A position that is known as the "hottest seat in banding". Richard is looking forward to many successful years with the band. |
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