Following their recent success at the Wychavon Entertainment contest playing a complete programme of his music, Derwent Brass has announced that Paul McGhee has become their new Contemporary Music Associate.

Exciting prospect

The winner of the 2012 EBBA European Composers Competition in Rotterdam is certainly looking forward to the prospect of working more closely with the Midland based band.

He told 4BR: "I'm really excited about taking on this role with Derwent Brass. Having worked with them over the last year on my commissioned work, 'Episodes, Occurrences & Interludes', I’ve been impressed by their commitment to the project, as well as their enthusiasm towards new music."

New music

He added: "Over the next few years I’m looking forward to help them introduce fresh and progressive music into their repertoire and to work with various composers and MD Keith Leonard on projects which will hopefully excite current audiences and branch out to new listeners."

We have no doubt that Paul will continue to produce fantastic compositions for us and we are excited about working more closely with him. His passion for working with the band has been hugely beneficial alreadyDerwent Brass

Fantastic works

A Derwent Brass spokesperson told 4BR: "We have no doubt that Paul will continue to produce fantastic compositions for us and we are excited about working more closely with him. His passion for working with the band has been hugely beneficial already."

It was confirmed that Paul’s next feature with the band will be their ‘Brass Spectacular’ Performers & Composers workshop in Burton Town Hall, where he will be working alongside Steven Mead in delivering a free event for upcoming musicians, followed by a full evening concert.

More details can be found at: www.derwentbrass.com