Steven Bailey
Steven Bailey
B.Ed., F.T.C.L, L.T.C.L
Musical Director
The Musical Director of Garforth Brass, Steven Bailey, began playing the cornet at the age of 12 with Skipton Brass Band. He subsequently played for several Championship Section brass bands in the Yorkshire area and was a member of the Quartet Champions of Great Britain. His musical studies took him to Trinity and All Saints College at Leeds, where he gained a Batchelor of Education degree and also became a Fellow and Licentiate of Trinity College of Music in London.
After taking a year out to work as a professional freelance trumpet player, he decided to return to education. He accepted a post as a classroom music teacher for a year and then became a peripatetic brass teacher for the Leeds Education Authority – this being the job he still does today.
Over many years he has worked as a conductor and band trainer with bands at all levels, having studied score reading under David James. He was particularly delighted to be offered the post of Musical Director from his mentor, the renowned Jim Shepherd at the Jayess Queensbury Brass Band in 1989. During Steven’s tenure the band went from strength to strength, being successful in both the concert and contesting fields. After taking a short break, he thought the time was now right to return to the banding scene and to a local brass band in particular and with the support of a Steering Committee, Garforth Brass was formed.
Through the private ranks, schools, music centres and colleges, Steven is able to bring his wealth of experience in all areas of music to the aid of young aspiring musicians. Many of his students have gone on to play in Championship Section bands or pursue professional careers in music.
