The opportunity to work alongside composer Peter Graham, as well as write a work to performed by Black Dyke, has resulted in an overwhelming response to the Queensbury's bands recent announcement of the second year of its Young Composer in Residence role.

Remarkable response

Band Secretary David Hirst told 4BR: "Applications have come from all corners of the banding world. It has been a remarkable response and shows the prestige people associate with the opportunity to work with such an influential composer and the most famous brass band in the world."

It has been a remarkable response and shows the prestige people associate with the opportunity to work with such an influential composer and the most famous brass band in the worldBand Secretary, David Hirst

Decision

The application process has now closed with a decision about who will undertake this prestigious role, announced in the near future.