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Marshall heads to New Zealand

The Black Dyke Band principal cornet will fly across the globe to give masterclasses, concerts and tuition.

Ruchard Maeshall
  Richard Marshall will fly out on Monday to New Zealand

Black Dyke Band principal cornet, Richard Marshall will be taking to the air on Monday (7th April) as he travels to Christchurch in New Zealand to enjoy a week of performance and teaching.

The Geneva Instruments Artist has been invited by Chris Bull and Addington Brass Band for a trip that will see him give solo performances, masterclasses, tuition and conducting preparation.

World class performer

Chris told 4BR: "Everyone is looking forward to welcoming Richard to our shores. He is a world class performer, and his visit offers a remarkable opportunity to work and learn from him."

The last time Richard visited New Zealand was in 2025 and he told 4BR that he has always been determined to return to a country with such a rich brass band heritage. "I thoroughly enjoyed my last trip to the country, and I know that the standard of playing from individuals and bands is every bit as good as the UK.

I'm delighted to return and can't wait to meet old and new friends and enjoy everything the country and its bands has to offer."

Everyone is looking forward to welcoming Richard to our shores. He is a world class performer, and his visit offers a remarkable opportunity to work and learn from himChris Bull

Busy schedule

Whilst in Christchurch, Richard will be performing with Addington Band (above), mentoring and inspiring young and adult musicians from the Canterbury and Ferrymead area.

He will also work alongside the Brass Band Association and Salvation Army Youth Programme, holding a masterclass with the talented players from the New Zealand Army Brass Band and helping Addington Brass Band in their preparation towards their appearance at this year's National Championship.

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