Paul Hindmarsh is currently researching the life and work of Wilfred Heaton.

Private man

Interviews with family, friends, former students and former colleagues has revealed much about the man – his complexity, his spirituality – and his music. However, he is aware that there is much still to find out about this very private man.

Get in touch

Paul is therefore asking if anyone has a story about Wilfred to get in touch with him.

Paul told 4BR: "Did you ever meet the great man – he was always an attentive listener and loved talking about music? Did you ever contact him about his work – he may have given you some of his trenchant advice?

"Did he ever repair your instrument? Were you ever a pupil of his? Did you ever play for him – he was a busy conductor of orchestras in Sheffield, Leeds and Harrogate and of course Black Dyke Mills Band?"

Paul is also searching for a number of lost works, both choral and band. For example, there may be a march lurking in a bandroom somewhere in Norway or Sweden4BR

Lost works

Paul is also searching for a number of lost works, both choral and band. For example, there may be a march lurking in a bandroom somewhere in Norway or Sweden.

Any information would be most welcome.

If you think you can help, please contact Paul at: www.paulhindmarsh.com