David King

David King is the International Chair in Brass Band at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), holding the rank of Professor. He is a globally renowned figure in brass music as both an instrumentalist and conductor. His career includes ten European Brass Band Championship participations as a conductor, winning nine titles with bands like Black Dyke Mills and Yorkshire Building Society Band. He currently leads the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, serves as associate director of Norway’s Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag, and founded Australia’s National Australia Brass Academy.

Education includes a Doctor of Musical Arts (University of Salford, 2000), studies in trumpet/cornet at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and music education at Avondale College. Awards highlight his excellence: International Brass Musician of the Year (1992), three-time North of England Solo Champion (1983-85), and British Open Solo Champion. His work bridges performance, education, and international collaboration.

As a conductor, King’s achievements underscore his leadership in brass bands, blending technical mastery with artistic vision. He actively contributes to brass pedagogy through his academic role and global projects like the 'Voice of Brass' initiative.