Foresters Brass 2000 has announced the appointment of David Purkiss as its new Resident Conductor.

New team

David will work alongside the band’s Professional Musical Director, Peter Collins, to form what the band hopes is a young, dynamic team at the helm.

A graduate of the Birmingham Conservatoire, David has been a key member of several bands, including GUS, Pennine Brass, Fodens and the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army, where he played solo cornet for two years.

Looking forward

He is currently Assistant Director of Music at a secondary school, and told 4BR: "I’m looking forward to working with Foresters Brass 2000 at what is certainly a really exciting time. In the few weeks I have been involved, it is already clear they are a band with huge talent, and even greater potential."

I’m looking forward to working with Foresters Brass 2000 at what is certainly a really exciting timeDavid Purkiss

Welcome

Welcoming David, Peter Collins added: "David’s enthusiasm and energy have really impressed me along with the players and the committee. I have every confidence that we will make an excellent team."

Band Chairman, Gemma Kiddy, told 4BR: 2After an excellent performance at Butlins, we’re really very excited about the future. There’s an incredibly positive mood at Foresters at the moment."