Jamie Smith joins Geneva

Geneva has announced another fantastic new artist to the Geneva brand in Jamie Smith. Jamie is a performer, educator and conductor held in high regard. After starting to play the cornet at the age of 8, he has worked his way broadly through the music world with specialisms in chamber music, education, brass performance and conducting. Jamie is the current Principal Cornet of the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band as well as being a founding member of the award winning A4 Brass Quartet.

In September 2020 Jamie began working with the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra, where he works with the brass players on the island. Jamie has also led training days and workshops with youth brass bands, as well as teaching at Huddersfield University, Leeds University and Birmingham Conservatoire. Jamie is new to Geneva and takes the role of Performance and Mentor Artist, playing the Geneva Cardinal Cornet.

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