Our Composers
Dan Pricea title
Dan Pricea title
Since initial successes whilst completing his undergraduate studies at Salford University, Dan has gone on to establish himself as one of the leading composers writing contemporary brass band music in the 21st Century. His music has reached both the Concert Hall and the Contest forum globally.
He has held both arranging and composing residences at the Cory Band, Black Dyke Band and Grimethorpe Colliery Band, associations that have enabled him to collaborate with the likes of trombone virtuoso Wycliffe Gordon, composer Tolga Kashif on his 2012 Olympic Anthem and the Opera Babes.
Dan lives and works in Manchester as a lecturer at the University of Salford, as well as retaining a career as a freelance composer. He continues to work with leading international ensembles and solo artists in brass band and his portfolio now includes music for concert band and choir.
Andrea Pricea title
Andrea Pricea title
Andrea studied composition under Peter Graham at the University of Salford, and after a short stint as a professional orchestral percussionist, returned to education and completed her PGCE at Manchester Metropolitan University & the RNCM.
Having been the Director of Music at Bolton School Girls' Division for five years, she moved to Worcestershire in 2019 and is now Head of Academic Music at Malvern College.
Andrea was principal percussionist at Black Dyke for almost a decade, and before that played for YBS under the baton of David King. She has participated in winning performances at every major competition, and has played solos across the globe.
She currently conducts the Tewkesbury Town Band, and is a regularly commissioned and published composer of brass band music. Andrea tutors yearly at the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, and is on the audition panel for the NCBBGB and the NYBBGB. She is also an A Level examiner for AQA.