AMF Guy Parsons Awardee, euphonium player James Blackford, wins RNCM Concerto Prize

Many congratulations to current AMF Guy Parsons Awardee, euphonium player James Blackford, who has won this year's Concerto Prize at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. 

James is currently studying for his MMus, supported by the AMF Guy Parsons Award and several other scholarships. Originally from Brisbane, James graduated with a BMus in advanced performance from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music before moving to Sydney after successfully auditioning as the youngest ever full-time member of the NSW Police Band. He was recently appointed principal euphonium with the well-known Leyland Band in Lancashire, and has performed with them at the Royal Albert Hall and in Bergen and Stavanger in Norway. 

We look forward to hearing James play again at the AMF Spring Showcase at Australia House on Tuesday 10th March.