There were sell-out performance from York performing band, Black Dyke, with Richard Marshall and David Thornton at the recent RNCM Festival of Brass in Manchester.

Sold out

Black Dyke performed at the sold-out opening concert with their principals, both York Artists and RNCM Tutors, Richard Marshall and David Thornton.

Their recitals were considered musical high points of the Festival.

York was very proud to sponsor these three world class performances by
York artists.

Huge success

Dr. Nicholas Childs, conductor of Black Dyke commented: "The Festival was a huge success for the brass bands with imaginative programmes featuring stunning performances from some of the world's finest bands and soloists. The creative prowess of Richard Marshall and David Thornton was showcased in Black Dyke's programme, as they delighted the audience with stunning solo performances and individual recitals."

The creative prowess of Richard Marshall and David Thornton was showcased in Black Dyke's programme, as they delighted the audience with stunning solo performancesDr Nicholas Childs

Enjoyable

Richard Marshall added: "At this year’s RNCM Festival of Brass I was privileged to play new music from the pen of Wilby, Graham, Gregson and the Vinter classic 'Spectrum'. This proved again to be a most enjoyable experience. Being a featured soloist with Black Dyke is always a thrill, as is presenting a recital at one of this country’s premier music colleges. I can only conclude by saying “Here's looking
forward to next year."

New instruments

Many players at all levels, from improving players through to top soloists, took the opportunity to play test the Prescience BBb and EEb tubas, euphoniums and baritones that were being shown for the first time at a major UK brass event.

Positve reports

There were many positive playing reports and the specialist retailers also exhibiting at the event appreciated the build quality and finish of the new range.

Proud

York is very proud to be a partner of the RNCM Festival of Brass. We thank Paul Hindmarsh and Philip Biggs for organising such a wonderful world-class brass event.

We are looking forward to the RNCM Festival of Brass in 2010.