After his recent performance with Black Dyke at this year’s British Open, Richard Marshall flew out to present a weeklong series of masterclasses and concerts in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen.

Host

Performing to a host of students, brass band enthusiasts and young players, Richard demonstrated his playing prowess as well as presenting his own thoughts of improving techniques and developing suitable practice routines for different standards of brass players.

It was a great trip and really rewardingRichard Marshall

Masterclasses

The final few days of the tour were spent with the Asenhoga Mission Brass Band and the masterclass and concert presented by Richard was well received and appreciated by all concerned.

Great trip

Richard told 4BR: "It was a great trip and really rewarding. I would like to thank Udo Werdeling of York Brass Instruments and York’s continued support for the initiative, which proved just how popular brass playing is in these countries."