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Our COMPOSERS Alex Scaife McGee Alex Scaife McGee is an award-winning composer and conductor from Pembrokeshire, Wales. He studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and Cardiff University. Read More Andy Wareham Andy Wareham is a multi award-winning composer and is currently the 'Young Composer in Residence' with the world famous Black Dyke Band. He holds a Master of Music (Hons) from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Read More Christopher Cook Christopher Cook is a multi-award-winning composer from the UK specialising in a wide range of music for Film/TV alongside contemporary classical music. Read More Dave Collins Dave Collins is the Composer-in-Residence of the Fishburn (RMT) Band and Boarshurst Silver Band. He is also the Composer-in-Association of City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Band. Read More Espen Wallacher Haukås Espen Wallacher Haukås is a Norwegian arranger and composer who has played with some of the finest bands in Europe. He is a specialist at writing for percussion, as well as brass bands. Read More Gavin Lamplough Gavin is the Principal Cornet of the International Staff Band and Bandmaster of Birmingham Citadel Band, as well as being a respected composer and arranger. Read More Harold Burgmayer A prolific composer and arranger whose music is performed worldwide, Harold Burgmayer has produced over 400 arrangements and compositions for groups ranging from brass band to choir to orchestra. Read More Jack Lythaby Jack Lythaby is a graduate of The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and principal horn of Tredegar Town Band. He is a fine arranger of brass band and brass ensemble music. Read More Jonathan Corry Dr. Jonathan Corry is a freelance trumpet player, adjudicator, conductor and arranger based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His passion is classical and choral transcriptions for brass. Read More Joshua Tyler Jameson Joshua Tyler Jameson holds a BM in Trombone Performance and Music Composition. He is a four-time recipient of the US Open's 'Best New Composition or Arrangement Prize' and a prolific composer for brass and wind band. Read More Kenneth Downie Dr. Kenneth Downie is one of the most respected composers in the brass band movement and has over 200 compositions published by various publishing companies, including BrookWright Music. Read More Liz Lane Dr. Liz Lane’s compositions have been performed in major venues throughout the UK and abroad by many high-profile groups, with commissions encompassing orchestral, choral, ensemble, wind band and brass band genres. Read More Micheal Bakare Michael Bakare is a highly respected composer and music educator. He is a member of the ISME (International Society on Music Education) and ANIM (Association of Nigerian Musicologists) amongst other significant roles. Read More Nathanael Watchorn Nathanael Watchorn is a composer based in London, England, specialising in music for film and TV. His music has been featured and published by some of the largest brands including Sony, Warner Chappell, IMG and Audiomachine. Read More Phil Lawrence Phil Lawrence was a British composer and arranger at home in a wide variety of musical styles and idioms. His wide ranging work has included music for film, television, advertisements and brass bands. Read More Robbert Vos Robbert Vos is a Dutch euphonium soloist, tutor, conductor and composer. In 2020 Robbert won the both the jury award and the audience award of the inaugural International Brass Band Composers Competition. Read More Steve Gibson Steve Gibson is a composer, conductor, pianist and educator based in the North-East of England. His music has been recorded and performed worldwide. Read More William Gordon William Gordon is a prolific American composer/arranger of brass and wind band music. His music has been performed extensively and has been featured in many brass band contests and concerts throughout the world. Read More Andrew E. Lawson Andrew E. Lawson is an American composer, arranger, orchestrator, teacher, and horn player. He is a three-time winner of the Dallas Wind Symphony’s international fanfare composition contest. Read More Barrie Gott Barrie Gott has an impressive professional music career spanning five decades, his work taking him all over the world. He is the former owner and musical director of the Queensland Pops Orchestra. Read More Craig Stevens Craig Stevens is a British composer/arranger and trumpet/cornet player who has been commissioned by solo performers, brass bands, wind bands, small ensembles and vocal groups. Read More David Robb David Robb studied composition at Surrey University, where he was tutored by Derek Bourgeois. David has played cornet in all of the top Scottish brass bands and trumpet in various orchestras. Read More Fendall Hill Fendall Hill's works have been selected at New Zealand and Australian national brass band contests. He is an Associate Composer for Sovereign Brass (UK) and Composer in Residence for Brisbane Brass (Aust). Read More Geoffrey Nobes Geoffrey Nobes, raised in The Salvation Army and a lifelong musician and educator, served as a conductor, music teacher, and composer whose work has been performed and recorded internationally. Read More Ian Jones Born and bred in The Salvation Army in England, Ian Jones is now a native of Perth, Australia. A former member of the Melbourne Staff Band, he has become an expert arranger for brass ensemble and brass band. Read More James Curnow James Curnow is one of the most prolific and most performed composers in the brass band and wind band worlds, and has received numerous awards as a composer. His total published works now number well over 800. Read More Jonathan Mead Jonathan Mead studied Piano and Composition at Cardiff University. He regularly receives commissions for a variety of ensembles, including choirs, string quartets, brass and wind ensembles and string orchestras. Read More Karl Whelan Karl D. A. Whelan, originally from Wigan, UK, is a composer and arranger renowned for his emotionally charged, darkly lyrical works for brass and wind ensembles. Read More Kevin Larsson Kevin Larsson is a British composer/arranger living in California. He is a prominent and much published writer for brass band and other genres, and has had a number of arrangements featured on national television. Read More Lucy Green Lucy Green is a British composer whose work blends contemporary classical, electronic, and experimental influences. Lucy has gained recognition for her sensitive and inventive writing for brass band. Read More Michele Girardi Michele Girardi is an Italian composer, arranger and trombonist. He is Research Director PhD for Music Education at the Federal University of Bahia and performs as a Trombone Soloist for the Bahia Symphony Orchestra (OSBA). Read More Norman Bearcroft Norman Bearcroft was one of the most prolific composers in The Salvation Army up until his passing in June 2020. We are delighted Norman's family have made some of his music available to BrookWright for publication. Read More Phil Rayment Philip Rayment is a Canadian composer, performer and conductor from Hamilton, Ontario. As a composer/arranger, Phil has had his brass band, choral and solo works performed, recorded and published around the world. Read More Ruben Schmidt Ruben Schmidt holds a degree in music from the University of Cologne, Germany. His music has been played by all the major Salvation Army staff bands and is also popular in the wider brass band scene. Read More Steve Kellner Dr. Steve Kellner is a renowned euphonium player, conductor and composer/arranger. He has served as principal euphonium of the U.S. Marine Band (The President’s Own). Read More William Himes Well known worldwide for his compositions and arrangements, William Himes' works appear in more than 400 publications. His music is frequently featured on international broadcasts and recordings. Read More Andrew Wainwright Andrew Wainwright is an award-winning composer whose music is performed by brass bands, wind bands, orchestras and choirs around the world. His music features on over 20 commercial recordings. Read More Brian Bowen Brian Bowen came into prominence within The Salvation Army, where many of his compositions and arrangements have been published. He was also a highly respected music editor and conductor. Read More Daniel Hall Daniel Hall is an award-winning composer whose works have been performed across the globe by ensembles including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and Tredegar Town Band. Read More Derek M. Jenkins Derek M. Jenkins is an award-winning American composer whose music has been performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Canada by ensembles and performers. Read More Friedrich Gattermann Friedrich Gattermann is a German composer and orchestrator whose compositions span both media and concert music. He is well known for his work with Orchestral Tools, Pedigree, and Ninja Tracks. Read More Gregory Fritze Gregory Fritze is a prize-winning composer and Fulbright Scholar, as well as an active performer, conductor and educator. In 2021 he was winner of the BrookWright International Brass Ensemble Composition Competition. Read More J. Aaron Stanley J. Aaron Stanley is an active freelance composer, arranger and trumpeter currently living in Dallas Fort Worth, USA. He was the composer in residence to the Irving Symphony Orchestra for the 2019-2020 season. Read More Joe Galuszka Joe Galuszka is a British composer, conductor and instrumentalist with a brass band background. His music has won awards at the London Independent Film Awards and International Composition Competition. Read More Jonathan Rowsell Jonathan Rowsell studied performance and composition at Memorial University of Newfoundland and graduated from the University of Toronto with a DMA. His works have been performed and recorded in Canada and abroad. Read More Keith M. Wilkinson Dr. Keith M. Wilkinson is a highly respected British composer, arranger, conductor and adjudicator living in the USA. He has more than 100 published arrangements with publishers in Britain, Switzerland and USA. Read More Kevin Norbury Kevin Norbury is a British composer living in Canada. Highly respected in the brass band world, his works are regularly played by both Salvation Army and contesting brass bands. Read More Marcus Venables Marcus Venables is a Canadian musician and composer from Toronto. He is a multiple award-winning composer and continues to receive commissions from a wide range of ensembles around the world. Read More Naomi Hill Naomi Hill is an award-winning composer having won the Foden’s Band Female Composer Competition 2023 and UniBrass Composition Competition in 2024. She holds First-Class Honours BMus in Music. Read More Olaf Ritman Olaf Ritman is a respected composer/arranger from the Netherlands. In addition, he is revered as a conductor having been Bandmaster of the Amsterdam Staff Band. Read More Rob Bushnell Rob Bushnell has enjoyed many successes to date as a composer, arranger, conductor and typesetter, producing hundreds of pieces for a large variety of ensembles, which have been performed the world over. Read More Sean A. Brown Sean A. Brown is a freelance hornist, teacher, conductor and composer/arranger living in Oak Harbor, WA, USA and is the composer-in-residence for the Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island. Read More Steven Ponsford Steven Ponsford's music has been performed and recorded on CDs by many high-profile bands internationally. Steven continues to write and receive commissions from leading bands all over the world. Read More Yasuaki Fukuhara Yasuaki Fukuhara is a Japanese composer, arranger and percussionist. He has been a member of the world famous Fairey, Leyland and Black Dyke Bands, and is in demand internationally as a percussion soloist. Read More

Our ARTISTS IN ASSOCIATION Anthony Galinier Anthony Galinier is a renowned tenor horn soloist currently playing with the Paris Brass Band and Brass Band de la Musique de l’Air de Paris. His three solo CDs have won prestigious awards and he is in regularly in demand as a soloist around the world. Read More Gary Fountain Gary Fountain is the soprano cornet player of the International Staff Band and principal cornet of Kettering Citadel Band, having played for a number of the UK's premier bands including GUS, Black Dyke, Cory, Fairey's and Foden's. Professionally Gary is a brass instrumental teacher. Read More Helen Williams Helen Williams is the flugelhorn soloist for the world's number 1 ranked band, Cory. She has won numerous solo awards throughout her decorated career, including best soloist awards at the British Open and Brass in Concert Championships. She has also won many of the major brass band contests. Read More Jamie Hood Jamie Hood is recognised across the US and Europe as an educator, soloist and conductor. He has played with numerous high profile groups including l’Orchestre de Chambre de Cannes, The Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra and The Houston Grand Opera.. Read More Les Neish Les Neish has created a career as a soloist, chamber musician and educator with a worldwide reputation. Known for his musicianship, artistry and high level of communication, Les dazzles audiences with fabulous technique and stunning musicianship. Read More Matthew van Emmerik Matthew van Emmerik is an award-winning soloist and is the most recorded euphonium player in Australasia. He has been a guest soloist and member of numerous high-profile groups in the UK, USA and Australia. He has four solo albums to his name. Read More Sean A. Brown Sean A. Brown is a freelance hornist, teacher and composer, having performed with numerous groups such as the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Yakima Symphony and the Wenatchee Valley Symphony. Read More David Koch David Koch is a member of Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and Flint Symphony Orchestra. He was won awards including the 10th Annual CIMVO Trumpet Competition and the 11th International Trumpet Seminar Competition at Grand Valley State University. Read More Glenn Van Looy Glenn Van Looy has quickly established himself as one of the leading euphonium players of the 21st century. A winner of numerous awards, he currently plays principal euphonium with Valaisia Brass Band (Switzerland), and is constantly in demand as an international soloist. Read More Isobel Daws Isobel Daws was the winner of the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award and BBC’s Young Musician of the Year 2018 Brass Final, and the 'Young Talents Tenor' and ALIUD special prize at the Swisstbone competition. She has also played with the London Symphony Orchestra. Read More Jonathan Pippen Jonathan Pippen is constantly in demand as a soloist and has performed with many of the UK's finest orchestras and brass bands, including Grimethorpe Colliery and Brighouse & Rastrick Bands, RPCO, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Opera North and English National Opera. Read More Luciano De Luca Luciano De Luca is Principal Euphonium of the Italian Brass Band, and a member of the National Police Wind Orchestra of Italy. He has also performed with the City of Rouen Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra of Rome (Academy of Arts) and Symphony Orchestra of the Rome Conservatory. Read More Mike Cavanagh Mike Cavanagh is currently Solo Baritone for the world famous Black Dyke Band, having formerly held the same positions at Grimethorpe Colliery and Brighouse & Rastrick. He is also a co-founder of the multi award-winning A4 Brass Quartet and has won multiple awards as a soloist. Read More Tom Hutchinson Tom Hutchinson is Principal Cornet of the world's number one ranked band, Cory, having previously been a member of Black Dyke Band. He has won numerous awards and has two solo CDs to his name - ‘In Principal’ and ‘This Way’, and has led Cory Band to multiple major titles. Read More Emily Evans Emily Evans is the Principal Horn of the Flowers Band. She has won many awards including the Harry Mortimer Award at the British Open Championships, ‘Best Soloist’ at the Welsh Open, ‘Best Tenor Horn’ at Brass in Concert and ‘Best Soloist’ at the Butlins Mineworkers Competition . Read More Grant Jameson Grant Jameson is Principal Euphonium of Dallas Brass Band, having performed as guest soloist with bands including Cory, Grimethorpe Colliery, Brighouse & Rastrick and Foden's. He was also Principal Euphonium of Flowers, Tredegar Town, Tongwynlais and Woodfalls bands. Read More James Fountain James Fountain is currently Joint Principal Trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, having previously been Principal Trumpet of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Also a member of the highly acclaimed Septura, James is in demand as an international soloist. Read More Kana Madarame Kana Madarame is widely regarded as one of the finest cornet and trumpet players to come out of Japan. She is the Principal Cornet of the Japan Ladies’ Brass and Tokyo Brass Society, and in 2003 came second in the International Women’s Brass Conference Competition. Read More Mark Frost Mark Frost is regarded as one of the finest bass trombonists in the world, having played for Brighouse & Rastrick and Black Dyke Bands, plus all the BBC Orchestras, London Symphony, London Philharmonic, Royal Philharmonic Orchestras, Hallé and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. Read More Richard Marshall Richard Marshall has been described as “the most outstanding cornet player England has ever produced.” Richard is currently Principal Cornet of the Black Dyke Band, having formerly held the same position at Grimethorpe Colliery. He has six solo recordings to his name. Read More

Back Fendall Hill Fendall Hill is a New Zealand/Australian dual citizen based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. He has played cornet since the age of seven, and was taught by his father, legendary trombone player Tom Hill. Fendall moved to soprano cornet at age 18, a baptism of fire into the New Zealand A Grade in 1984. As a soloist, he has been New Zealand national soprano cornet champion five times and the Australian soprano cornet champion twice. On many occasions, his works have been selected at New Zealand and Australian national and State contests as set works, and own choice selections, for A and B Grade bands, and open soloists. He was also a finalist in the BrookWright Composition Contest in 2022. Fendall is often called upon to assist bands across Australasia contests and special events. Over the years, he has belonged to, or contested with: • Waitakere Auckland Brass • NZ National Youth Band • New Brighton Silver Band • Addington Workshops Band • Dalewool Auckland Brass • K&N Brass, Adelaide • South Brisbane Federal Brass • Glenorchy Brass, Tasmania • Sunshine Brass, Queensland • Ascot Hotel Brass, Invercargill - Brisbane Brass, Queensland - Brass Whanganui Since 2016, Fendall has reignited his passion for composition, and has produced a number of brass band works, including commissions for special occasions. He is also an Associate Composer with Sovereign Brass (UK) and Composer in Residence for Brisbane Brass (Australia) and helped them to victory and success at Wychavon Festival of Brass with specially written entertainment items.