MEET THE DIRECTOR BEHIND IT ALL
Discover the passion, expertise, and leadership that shape our organisation and make our musical community thrive. Get to know the dedicated individuals driving the National Symphonic Wind Band of Great Britain forward. All staff are fully DBS-checked.
MICHAEL COX - DIRECTOR
Hailing from Germany, Michael is gaining a reputation as a performer and conductor across Yorkshire and the North of England. He has achieved success with many bands, including regional brass band titles and a podium finish in the French Open Brass Band Championships.
As a tuba player, Michael has performed throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.
His commitment to expanding the musical repertoire for wind bands has led him to present larger-scale works that are not typically associated with wind band repertoire.
Most recently, Michael led a performance of The Planets for Wind Band, which was performed in the new Creative Arts Building Auditorium at York St. John University.
Michael places significant emphasis on the development of the wind band movement. Within the wind band, he believes in a ‘more the merrier’ approach to ensemble size, advocating that anyone should have the opportunity to perform in community-based ensembles at any level.
Michael studied Performance and Conducting at the University of Huddersfield and has since earned master's degrees in both Music and Psychology and is currently undertaking a PhD in Music, researching musical leadership ideas (conducting) for wind bands and orchestras.