About

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Manchester based Conductor and Musician. Originating  from the brass band movement as a trombonist with bands such as Black Dyke Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Chris spent many years a freelance orchestral trombonist before deep-diving into the world of conducting, having gained a place at the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music in 2025 under the tutelage of Mark Heron and Clark Rundell.

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Whilst at the RNCM Chris has undertaken masterclasses with Sir Mark Elder, Alpesh Chahuan and Christoph Aldestadt, whilst also working regularly as Assistant Conductor at the BBC Philharmonic and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

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He has appeared as a guest conductor with local reputable amateur orchestras including Leeds Haydn Players, Stockport Symphony Orchestra and Westmorland Symphony Orchestra. 

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He is currently one of the most sought after conductors in the brass band movement as well as his increasing demand as an orchestral conductor.