Purkiss joins Carlton Main Frickley

Carlton Main Frickley has announced the appointment of David Purkiss to work alongside Professional Conductor, Allan Withington in preparation for the British Open Championship.

A graduate of The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, David has gained widespread experience over a career that started with him playing within the Salvation Army and went on to see him become an integral part of Travelsphere Holidays, Pennine Brass, Foden's and the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army. He has also enjoyed success as a conductor with the likes of Foresters Brass, Thoresby Colliery, Staffordshire, and since 2016, as MD of Ratby Co-operative Band, with whom he will share this new role. 

Commenting on his appointment David said that he was, “delighted to be able to work with a band of Carlton's Main's major championship credentials and title winning potential. They are a band that have a fantastic heritage and an exciting future. I've been so impressed by their musical vision and commitment and to work alongside Allan is also a huge personal boost to my development as a conductor.”

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