Gourlay becomes new MD at Grimethorpe

James Gourlay teams up with Allan Withington and Phillip McCann as new conducting trio at English Champions.

Thursday, 04 December 2008

It has been announced that international tuba star and conductor James Gourlay will become the new Musical Director at Grimethorpe Colliery Band from 1st January.

Stunning line up

Gourlay's appointment sees him complete a stunning line up of conducting talent at the current English National Champions, with Allan Withington as the band's Principal Conductor and Phillip McCann as Associate Conductor.

Wealth of experience

Band Manager Terry Webster told 4BR: "The appointment completes our conducting team — one that we believe will bring increased success to the band from 2009 onwards. We are all excited at the prospect of working with Jim as he brings a wealth of experience with him."

The appointment completes our conducting team — one that we believe will bring increased success to the band from 2009 onwardsBand Manager Terry Webster

Three of the very best

Terry added: "With the increased commitments on the contest and concert platform we feel the blend of three of the very best conductors in the banding world will bring huge benefits to the band. We are all very excited about working with Jim, Phillip and Allan."

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