Mallinson joins Black Dyke

National Champions Black Dyke Band has announced Phoebe Mallinson as its new flugel horn player. Phoebe is from Bradford and is a recent graduate from Chetham's School of Music where she studied trumpet for seven years with Tracey Redfern and Gareth Small. Before joining Black Dyke Phoebe enjoyed being a member of BD1 and City of Bradford Bands. 
 
Speaking about her new role Phoebe commented, “I am looking forward to joining Black Dyke, it is a fantastic opportunity as I continue my musical journey. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking City of Bradford for the wonderful memories and friends I have made." 
 
In addition to her achievements with brass bands, Phoebe has also had a successful career as a trumpet player featuring in the televised Brass Category Final of the BBC Young Musician 2022 competition and has been Principal Flugel with the National Youth Band of Great Britain since 2020. In September 2024, Phoebe will continue her education studying trumpet at the Royal Northern College of Music. 
 
Commenting on the new appointment Prof. Nicholas Childs stated, “Phoebe is a wonderful talent and I am looking forward to welcoming her to Black Dyke. I would also like to take the opportunity of thanking Stephanie Binns for all her hard work over the last 4 years.”  

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