Bram Gay

Bramwell Clifford Gay (19 September 1930 – 13 December 2019)[1] was a British trumpet and cornet player and brass band enthusiast.

Gay was born in Treorchy, Glamorgan, Wales. He joined Foden's Band at the age of 13.[2] Gay was published extensively by Novello Music Publishing Ltd.[3] He died at his home in France on 13 December 2019, at the age of 89.[4]

Gay played as third trumpet for four years for Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, where he was offered the position of orchestra director (1974 to 1995).[5] Among the people he worked with were Colin Davis, Georg Solti, and Bernard Haitink.[citation needed]

He played at King George VI's funeral and in Elizabeth II's coronation. He also arranged the music for Charles and Diana's wedding.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Bram Gay, trumpeter, cornet player, conductor and leading figure in the brass band movement – obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  2. ^ "FODEN'S BAND : A HISTORY" (PDF). Fodensband.co.uk. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Parc & Dare Band". Brassbands.co.uk. Retrieved 30 March 2007.
  4. ^ "Death of Bram Gay". 4barsrest.com. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  5. ^ "Death of Bram Gay". 4barsrest. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2020.


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