Turner becomes a Geneva Ambassador
Geneva Group have added to its collection of renowned musicians by appointing cornet player Chris Turner as an Ambassador. Chris has over twenty years of playing and teaching experience and is Cornet Tutor for the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, a post he has held for the past 18 years. His educational work also includes teaching for Rhondda Cynon Taff and Gwent Music as well as being cornet tutor on the IBBSS and NYBBW. He has taught all over the world including New Zealand, America as well as the UK.
Chris has played for some of the world’s finest brass bands including Black Dyke Band, Brighouse & Rastrick Band, Grimethorpe and The Cory Band. He has won every major trophy whilst playing with these ensembles and has an understanding of what it takes to excel at all levels of competitive banding.
In his formative years Chris was lucky to have lessons from two fine brass players and teachers Andrew George and Tony Small and enjoyed playing in the various ensembles at West Glamorgan Music Service. Chris progressed to study Trumpet at Trinity College London under Norman Burgess and at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama under John Miller, Paul Cosh and Anne McAneney. He has also had the benefit of learning from both Nick and Bob Childs and working closely with the renowned soloist and clinician, Roger Webster. Aside from his full-time teaching commitments, Chris has also had extensive experience of giving master classes in places as varied as Ireland and Switzerland. Whilst in New Zealand he also played with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra and Dalewool Brass Band. Chris extended his musical talent further in 2014 when he took up the baton at Llwydcoed Band.
Commenting on his new role Chris stated, “I’m delighted to become an Ambassador for Geneva Group. I’m really enjoying the instrument; it’s such an easy blow and so warm and vibrant throughout the whole range.”
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