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Dr. David Thornton appointed Musical Director

NewsBy Grimethorpe Colliery Band 11 July 2019

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. David Thornton as our new Musical Director with immediate effect. David is rightly regarded as one of the foremost euphonium players and teachers of his generation but his reputation as a soloist is increasingly being matched by his work as a conductor in recent years. David’s…

Sandy Smith announced as Resident Musical Director

NewsBy Grimethorpe Colliery Band 8 January 2018

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sandy Smith as our Resident Musical Director. Sandy needs little introduction to the banding world, having been a highly decorated and respected horn player with Black Dyke, Fairey and Grimethorpe Colliery Bands. The arrangements from his pen are played world wide, such is his musical skill and…