Alan Morrison is the Musical Director and Principal Conductor of the world famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band having previously served the band as Principal Cornet player for a number of years. Previous to that he spent many years with Grimethorpe Colliery Band, also as Principal Cornet.

He continues to be in great demand as a soloist, conductor and adjudicator having traveled the world appearing in Australia several times, extensively in Europe and to the USA as well as the length and breadth of Great Britain featuring in many festivals and gala concerts including the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.

An experienced music examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools Music he also visits educational establishments giving recitals, masterclasses and external examining, and has adjudicated brass band contests at all levels at home and abroad, including the National Championships of Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, the US Open and European Championships.

Alan has recorded seven solo albums and pioneered a teaching video that has proven very successful. He also regularly features on light music recordings for the BBC with various ensembles including big bands and orchestras.

There are several compositions and arrangements published for brass band by Alan that have also proven very popular and all are still available, some of the titles becoming best sellers, such as Buster Strikes Back and Sugar Blues. In addition to this Alan won the Fodens Richardson award for new arrangements with his stunning version of Over the Rainbow.

You can find out much more detail on Alan and his recordings by visiting his website at: http://www.justbrass.co.uk/alanmorrison where you can also purchase his CD`s and video on-line.