Philip Biggs and Richard Franklin have announced that Chris Jeans, Artistic Music Director of the award winning Youth Brass 2000 and principal trombonist of the Virtuosi GUS Band will be the recipient of this year’s Masters Dedicated Service Award.

Respected

One of the banding world’s most respected and successful trombone players, he recently released his latest CD recording to critical acclaim, whilst as an educator he has been the Brass Co-ordinator, Musical Director of the School Symphonic Wind Band and Brass Band at Leicester Grammar School for more than 20 years.

His inspired leadership of Youth Brass 2000 now spans over two decades, leading them to numerous contest and concert successes.

True legend

Philip Biggs commented to 4BR: "Chris is a true legend of brass banding as a player, conductor, mentor and educator. His work with Youth Brass 2000 is nothing short of astonishing and to see the players Chris has taught, shaped and inspired really says it all.

He is the consummate professional and a role model to us all. He was the unanimous candidate for this year’s award."

He is the consummate professional and a role model to us all. He was the unanimous candidate for this year’s awardPhilip Biggs

Presentation

The Award will be presented to Chris at the conclusion of the All England Masters International Championship which takes place at the Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering on Sunday 26th May.

Tickets

Tickets for both the Championship and Gala Concert are available from the Lighthouse Theatre: Box Office, telephone 01536 414141.