The Worshipful Company of Musicians has announced that Stan Kitchen and Mark Bousie are to be the recipients of the 2012 Iles and Mortimer Medals. The awards will be made at the conclusion of the British Open Championships at Symphony Hall on September 1st.

Enthusiasts

Stan Kitchen has for many years been one of the great enthusiasts for the professional promotion of brass band music through his publishing company Studio Music and the releases its makes through Polyphonic Recordings.

His commitment and love of the banding movement sees him continue to work tirelessly for the benefit of bands, even as he approaches his 81st birthday in December this year.

Dedicated

Meanwhile, the news of Mark Bousie’s award will also be met with a great deal of approval.

One of the banding movement’s most dedicated performers, teachers and conductors, he is at the very forefront of inspiring the latest generation of players begin a lifelong passion for brass banding.

One of the banding movement’s most dedicated performers, teachers and conductors, Mark Bousie is at the very forefront of inspiring the latest generation of players begin a lifelong passion for brass banding4BR

Success

His highly successful work and commitment to the likes of Sellers Youth and St Helen’s Youth Bands are well documented, whilst he remains an indefatigable teacher and high class euphonium player with Foden’s Band.

He is set to help spearhead Foden’s innovative musical approach to youth banding through the Love Music Trust and the RNCM in Manchester.