Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announce the signing of Vicki Kennedy to the Solo Cornet bench. Vicki is no stranger to GCB having played for the band back in 2014 after she completed her studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Whilst a student she was Principal Cornet of Tongwynlais Temperance…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are delighted to announced they have secured the services of Stephanie Wilkins on Repiano Cornet. One of the most widely respected cornet players around, she is best known for her recent stint as principal cornet of the Fairey Band. Born in Cornwall, she joined firstly Tongwynlais and then the Cory band, after…
The band are very pleased to announce exciting new additions to our trombone and cornet sections: Richard Jones joins us on bass trombone. Richard says “I’m delighted to be joining Grimethorpe, to be offered an opportunity like this is a massive privilege. I’m looking forward to my time with the band and will hopefully enjoy…
Brian Grant has been appointed Associate Conductor at Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Speaking of the appointment, Grimethorpe Musical Director Dr Robert Childs stated, “Brian has been working closely with myself and the band for the past twelve months and there is a great chemistry between us all. I am thrilled to have him on board in…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are pleased to announce that Jamie Smith (former Principal Cornet, Hammonds Saltaire Band) joins the band in the position of Co-Principal Cornet with immediate effect. Musical Director, Dr Robert Childs, stated “Jamie accompanied the band on our Australian Tour earlier in the year and did a fantastic job on the solo cornet…
Grimethorpe Colliery Band are pleased to announce the return of Professor Roger Webster on Principal Cornet with immediate effect. Roger will be leading the Band in their challenge for the British Open title on Reflections of Swan Lake by Stephen Roberts. Commenting on the appointment Bob Childs said, “In my opinion Roger is still the…