Richard Evans Cause Of Death, Obituary Unavailable Yet – Richard Evans, one of the most well-known conductors in the modern brass band movement, has died. He died on Friday, April 22nd, at the age of 87.
His image was that of an entertainer, but it never obscured the seriousness with which he approached his musicianship, which saw him delight innumerable brass band audiences as well as lead bands to multiple contest victories.
According to 4barsrest.com, His early playing was shaped by a lifelong relationship with the Leyland Band, as he was born into a regimental family.
Following in the footsteps of his great friend Maurice Murphy, with whom he also performed at Black Dyke Mills Band, he became a founder member and then principal cornet of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in 1952.
He began working as a freelance performer, teacher, and conductor after graduating from the Royal Northern College of Music, an apprenticeship he subsequently said was extremely beneficial to him — from Coppull Subscription Band and Mossley to Brindle and Wigan.
