New Musical Director for Uppermill Band
Uppermill Band is proud to announce the appointment of their new Musical Director, Jamie Cooper.
Jamie is a talented cornet player having played at the highest level with Championship Section bands Grimethorpe and Brighouse and Rastrick. He brings a wealth of experience of playing under a range of conductors, including Professor David King. As a Specialist Leader in Education for Music working at a high school in Yorkshire he has a proven record of developing musical ensembles, conducting and performing at prestigious venues. Jamie has already been working with Uppermill Band in recent weeks and the band are looking forward to the next stage in their musical journey.
Jamie Cooper – “I feel extremely proud to have been offered the opportunity to work with Uppermill Band. I have been very impressed with the sense of togetherness within the band, and I know that we have a shared vision for bringing great musicality and excellence in performing to our local community and beyond. They are a band who have enjoyed many successes in recent times, and I hope that we can achieve even more, together, in the future.”
Uppermill Band are finalising plans for a concert in Uppermill this Autumn, more details will be published shortly. If you would like to join Uppermill Band, particularly if you are a cornet player, then please get in touch with Band Secretary Katie Woodward (07949 559200
Author: Jude Gidney - Editor
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