4BR has been informed that Derick Kane, Principal Euphonium of the International Staff Band, will receive this year’s Masters Dedicated Service Award.

Legend

It will be presented to the euphonium legend at the conclusion of the All England Masters International Championship which takes place at the Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering on Sunday 27th May.

Philip Biggs told 4BR: "Derick is a true legend of the Salvation Army, the euphonium and brass bands. Being the principal euphonium of the International Staff Band for 37 years is a phenomenal achievement and to remain at the top of his game for the whole period is a nothing short of astonishing."

Scottish start

Derick began his euphonium playing as a member of the SA Junior Band in Hamilton, Scotland and was appointed to the ISB in 1976, playing under three bandmasters since that time and also serving as the band’s deputy bandmaster for the past several years.

The British Bandsman awarded him the prestigious 'Euphonium Player of the Year' award in 1991, presented on the occasion of an ISB centenary concert in the Fairfield Halls, Croydon.

Being the principal euphonium of the International Staff Band for 37 years is a phenomenal achievement and to remain at the top of his game for the whole period is a nothing short of astonishingPhilip Biggs

Extensive

Derick has travelled extensively with the band featuring as soloist and has many recordings of SA repertoire including the ‘Derick Kane Solo Album’, produced in 2005.

Many leading composers have written solo works for him too, such as the iconic 'The Better World'.

Derick has travelled widely in the UK and abroad (including Canada, USA and Australia), as well as many parts of Europe as a guest soloist and clinician and has worked with many SA bands and choral groups.