Simon Gresswell

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36 Henley Way, West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire
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Simon Gresswell, born in Queensbury, is a former member of Black Dyke Mills, Desford Colliery, Faireys Brighouse & Rastrick and YBS Bands.

During Simon's playing career he has been fortunate to win 20 major titles:

- 9 European Championships
- 4 British Open Championships
- 3 National Championships
- 4 All England Masters wins.

Simon is a former member of the National Youth Band of Great Britain and whilst with them was awarded the Arthur Atkinson Trophy for the most outstanding Tuba player.

Over the years Simon has been lucky to have many musical highlights including tours to Japan, USA, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Australia.

Other musical highlights were the themed Cry of the Celts and Windows of the World concerts given by YBS.

Simon has also played on over 30 CD recordings, many of which have received critical acclaim.

In 2004 he was voted into the All Time 'top 10' BBb Tuba players by the internet based 4Barsrest web site.

Simon is now much in demand as a Conductor and Band Trainer and is currently the MD of Carlton Brass Nottingham.

For many years Simon has been a development artist for Yamaha Neo and enjoys time visiting Brass and Wind Bands as a specialist tutor of lower brass both in the UK and Europe.