IMG_1371Grimethorpe Colliery Band has renewed it musical links with Nigel, with the announcement that he will become their ‘International Composer in Association’.

Closer Musical Relationship

Principal cornet Roger Webster confirmed that the Yorkshire band is planning to forge a closer musical relationship with Nigel over the next few years, and follows from their acclaimed premiere of his composition `Further Adventures of the Same’ at the 2016 RNCM Festival of Brass. A number of new projects are already being discussed.

Increase Profile

Nigel said: “From a young age, I became aware of the Grimethorpe Band through the new composition work that they performed under the baton of Elgar Howarth. I am proud to continue my relationship with them and will seek to help the Band increase its profile outside of the brass band world and encourage a new generation of composers and audiences to subscribe to this extraordinary group of musicians. I am also clearly looking forward to writing for the Band.”  

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