Championship Section

Nigel Boddice and Rob Wiffin

Nigel Boddice was principal trumpet with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for 20 years and currently enjoys a busy schedule of conducting across Europe. He has adjudicated at many of the world's prestigious contests including at National Championships in the UK, Denmark, Norway and New Zealand as well as adjudicating at the European Championships. He was awarded the MBE in 2005 for his musical work with the youth of Scotland. Rob Wiffin began his musical career in the Salvation Army, learning to play cornet and then trombone at Southall Citadel in London. On completion of his studies at the Royal College of Music, he joined the Royal Air Force Music Services and became the principal trombone of the Central Band; a post he held for 7 years before moving into Musical Direction rising to become the Principal Director of Music for the Royal Air Force. He was awarded the OBE for services to Royal Air Force Music in 2002 and is presently Professor of Conducting at the Royal Military School of Music.

First Section

Robert Childs and Chris Wormald

Robert Childs, legendary euphonium player, has graced the euphonium seat of many of Yorkshire's finest bands. His conducting palmarès include victories in the British Open Championship and the National Championship as director of the famous Cory Band. In addition to a busy playing and conducting schedule, Dr. Childs is also director of Brass Band Studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music. In addition to playing horn with many UK orchestras, Christopher Wormald is also highly experienced conductor who has adjudicated at a vast range of contests across the UK. Christopher is also Assistant Headteacher and Director of Arts at Smithills School in Bolton and has led Smithills School Senior Brass Band to victory in over fifty major national and international competitions together.

Second Section

Barry Thompson and Nigel Boddice

Barry Thompson played tenor horn with Grimethrope Colliery and Carlton Main Bands before turning his attention to musical direction and adjudication. During his distinguished career he also taught children for over 30 years and worked as a peripatetic teacher in the Wakefield area. In addition to his extensive conducting and adjudicating duties Nigel Boddice is also Trumpet Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland where he continues to inspire the next generation of Brass Musicians.

Third Section

Steve Pritchard-Jones and Kevin Wadsworth

Steve Pritchard-Jones studied music at Liverpool and Trinity College of Music before embarking on a career in performing arts as teacher, conductor, player, composer and adjudicator. Steve is in constant demand as a conductor and adjudicator across Europe. Kevin Wadsworth joined Black Dyke at the age of 14 becoming their youngest ever player. As a tenor horn player Kevin has enjoyed huge success winning 7 National Championships and 6 British Open Championships and has also appeared on stage with some of the world's most famous musicians. Kevin is in high demand across Europe as a conductor and adjudicator.

Fourth Section

Mark Wilkinson and Steve Pritchard-Jones

Mark Wilkinson is one of the most decorated cornet players of his generation. As principal cornet with the Foden's band since 1992 he has been privileged to win every major title including the British Open, National Finals, European Championships, Swiss, French and American Opens as well as numerous victories at the All England Masters Contest, Area Contest and Brass in Concert entertainment competitions. In addition to his work with Bands Steve Pritchard-Jones is also a highly experienced educationalist and is currently head teacher of West-Midlands school and is also a composition and music performance examiner for A-level and GCSE music examinations.